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*This position is located onsite in Boardman, Oregon.

As a Plant Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in solving complex operational challenges, supporting capital improvements, and driving engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations. This is a high-impact role where your expertise directly supports grid reliability and long-term asset health. This role requires specialized expertise to effectively manage and maintain critical site programs. Welding program experience is essential, and the ability to hold or obtain NDE Level II certification is a key requirement. Additionally, knowledge of plant Chemistry programs would provide significant added value and further strengthen operational reliability. Experience in project management or project management programs will be necessary to function efficiently in this role.

• Provide functional and economical engineering solutions to operations and maintenance problems through the improvement and maintenance of plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in a responsible and progressive manner.
• Provides engineered solutions for new plants and retrofit of existing generation facilities.
• Maintains and improves the operation, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of the company’s generating resources.
• Plant maintenance engineering consists of all applicable engineering disciplines.
• Join a team responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability, safety, and performance of critical generation assets.
• We’re hiring for a position open to both Plant Maintenance Engineer (P2) and Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer (P3) candidates.

We’re hiring for a position open to both Plant Maintenance Engineer (P2) and Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer (P3) candidates. The level will be determined based on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills during the interview process. Plant Maintenance Engineer (P2) Engineering Standards Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards to assignments/projects. Applies knowledge of engineering solutions to resolve plant operations and maintenance engineering problems. Applies knowledge of the plant and plant control systems and processes. Applies knowledge of codes and standards and applies engineering theories and concepts in expanding professional knowledge of plant operations and maintenance engineering principles. Engineering Production Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables; leads smaller project teams. Develops maintenance engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes, regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practice. Contributes substantially to the maintenance of plant design basis documents. Project Coordination Assigns tasks and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and provides professional guidance in executing project tasks. Provides complex design, construction, operation, maintenance or testing elements in support of plant maintenance engineering needs; contributes to capital budget and job estimates. Knowledge Sharing Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes; may assist with mentoring, recognition and any corrective actions required. Supports and develops training of other engineers and crews on operations and maintenance practices and requirements. Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer (P3) Engineering Standards Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and provides guidance and direction on engineering processes and standards to colleagues when requested. Supports plant improvements with extended knowledge of maintenance engineering principles and local codes and standards. Applies knowledge to investigate, identify and clearly define plant problems and applies knowledge of the plant and plant control systems and processes to determine and deliver engineering improvements on proposed equipment and systems. Provides technical guidance and support to other engineers and contractors. Engineering Production Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple discipline activity. Develops and provides quality assurance reviews of maintenance engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes, regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practice. Maintains and reviews plant design basis documents. Project Coordination Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental and external (regulatory) stakeholders. Plans, develops and coordinates projects with complex design, construction, operation, maintenance or testing elements in support of plant maintenance engineering projects. Provides accurate capital budget and job estimates. Knowledge Sharing Serves as a technical specialist and provides consultation/guidance to project teams in a particular practice area; actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; implements resource management strategy. Develops and delivers training of other engineers and crews on operations and maintenance practices and requirements. Provides and coordinates updates on critical safety and reliability topics to operations personnel. Participates in industry-related events for the purposes of benchmarking and learning about best practices.

Education / Experience / Certifications Education P2 & P3: Requires a bachelor’s degree in any applicable engineering discipline. ABET accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred. Experience P2: Typically two or more years in engineering. P3: Typically five or more years in engineering, or four or more years in related field with PE license. Certifications P2: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam a plus; may be required based upon role. P3: Professional Engineering (PE) license a plus; may be required based upon role. Valid drivers license required

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and ability to interpret engineering deliverable content
• Knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures
• Industry knowledge and technology trends
• Knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures
• Knowledge of construction feasibility
• Knowledge of procurement and contract administration
• Knowledge of project controls and estimates
• Knowledge of plant mechanical, electrical and control systems
• Ability to review, evaluate and analyze technical information, policies and reports
• General Competencies Accuracy skills
• Knowledge of the utility industry
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Decision-making skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Individual and group presentation skills

• Cognitive Level P2: Intermediate
• Cognitive Level P3: Substantial
• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self‑awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
• Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
• Schedule / Attendance Able to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
• Can work long hours
• Can work a variable schedule
• Reports to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
• Consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
• Work shift schedule
• Work on-call schedule

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats)
• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

Environment Office Plant Field

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well‑being and professional development, both now and into the future.

PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.

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