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Generation Technician I

Portland General Electric
Clatskanie, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Position: Generation Technician I

Location: Beaver

Rate of Pay: $55.39/hour

Shifts: Rotating

Generation Technician supporting operations at Beaver Generation Plant with experience maintaining plant equipment at a thermal electric generating plant, including equipment, mobile, and machine shop equipment. Mechanical skills (Millwright)

As qualified, perform operating, maintenance and administrative functions at the Beaver Combined-Cycle Generating Plant. Required to work rotating shifts with a minimum of supervision. To complement the skills of the team, journey-level experience as a mechanic is preferred.

DUTIES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)

  • Monitor, maintain, operate and test plant equipment and tools as qualified.
  • Perform predictive and preventive maintenance as qualified. Perform calibrations as qualified.
  • Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and system problems as trained.
  • Perform chemistry operations as qualified.
  • Perform administrative duties such as use of computer based maintenance programs, data collection, report writing, utilization of relevant computer programs and write procedures.
  • Have primary responsibility for systems as assigned and conduct training sessions as assigned.
  • Continuously increase own knowledge level by independent study.
  • Operate forklifts as required.
  • Train to become a Technician II.
  • Qualify on all Beaver Generating Plant systems and associated procedures within 6 months after employment. Must be capable of demonstrating this qualification by oral and written examination.
  • Participate in self-directed work teams. Provide and receive feedback on team and individual performance.
  • Practice PGE Core Practices: Customer Focus, Ensure Accountability, Collaboration, Nimble Learning, Instill Trust, Value Differences

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required)

  • Two years previous experience working as a journeyman or equivalent skills in a power plant performing maintenance or operations functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform non-routine and complex maintenance in most of the following areas:
  • Valves; Pumps; Compressors; Rigging; Fittings; Hydraulics; Crane Ops; Scaffolding; Fans; Piping and Tubing
  • Batteries; Breakers; Switchgear; Transformers; Motors; Regulators; Buses and Power Supplies
  • Sensors; Transmitters; Controllers; Regulators; Pneumatics; Power Supplies; Tubing
  • ST Plant Ops; GT Plant Ops; Logics; Schematics; P&IDs, plant chemistry and Clearances
  • Ability to work successfully both independently and as a team member.
  • Ability to participate in individual and group goal setting and achievement.
  • Ability to initiate and adapt to change.
  • Ability to practice teamwork and PGE Guiding Behaviors.
  • Valid driver’s license and demonstrated good driving habits.
  • Must pass the POSS-MASS Aptitude Test for all new hires.

During the probationary period following reassignment to any job, at least two progress reports will be completed. These reports will be discussed with the employee by his/her immediate supervisor, and copies of each will be given to him/her.

Starting pay is listed in the job posting above.

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. To find out more, click here.

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