Technician I (Welder, Electrical, or I&C preferred)

Portland General Electric
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 53.43+ hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Independent work","Teamwork","Communication","Problem-solving","Safety compliance"]

Train on rotating shifts to qualify for Technician II and Technician III while supporting operating, maintenance, and administrative tasks at the Carty Plant. Monitor, test, and maintain plant equipment; perform predictive and preventive maintenance, calibrations, troubleshooting with manuals and test equipment, and water chemistry analysis. Manage plant systems as assigned, order materials, complete data/report/procedure work, and participate in self-directed work teams with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

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Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric
16 hours ago

Technician I (Welder, Electrical, or I&C preferred)

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Job Summary

Train on rotating shifts to qualify for Technician II and Technician III while supporting operating, maintenance, and administrative tasks at the Carty Plant. Monitor, test, and maintain plant equipment; perform predictive and preventive maintenance, calibrations, troubleshooting with manuals and test equipment, and water chemistry analysis. Manage plant systems as assigned, order materials, complete data/report/procedure work, and participate in self-directed work teams with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Train to become a Technician II and then a Technician III on rotating shifts.
  • •Assist with plant operations and maintenance as qualification progresses.
  • •Monitor, maintain, operate, and test plant equipment and tools as qualified, including predictive and preventive maintenance.
  • •Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and system problems.
  • •Perform administrative duties (data collection, report writing, procedure writing) and order/receive plant materials, while taking primary responsibility for plant systems as assigned.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 53.43 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Three years of prior experience working in a power plant performing operations and electrical, instrumentation/control, and mechanical maintenance functions.
  • •Or five years of prior experience in operating, electrical, instrumentation/control, or mechanical maintenance with journeyman-level experience or equivalent training.
  • •Demonstrated ability to perform non-routine and complex maintenance across multiple areas (mechanical, electrical, I&C, and operations as listed).
  • •Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member, participate in goal setting, and initiate/adapt to change.
  • •Valid driver’s license and demonstrated good driving habits; certified welder/licensed electrician/qualified I&C candidates preferred; must pass the POSS-MASS Aptitude Test.
Experience:3+ yearsPower generationPower plant operations
Skills:Independent workTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingSafety compliance
Licenses:Valid driver's license
Certifications:Certified welderLicensed electrician
Tech Stack:DCSPLCSensorsTransmittersControllersRegulatorsPneumaticsControl ValvesProgrammingValvesPumpsCompressorsRiggingHydraulicsCrane OpsLarge EnginesFansPipingTubingBatteries

Company Brief

Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric is an electric utility company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to homes and businesses in Oregon. It also invests in grid modernization, renewable energy, and customer energy solutions.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Portland, United States
Founded: 1889
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