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Title: Technician I (Welder)

Location: Coyote Springs, Boardman, OR

Rate of Pay: $47.46/hour for Tech I; $59.23 for Tech II (as qualified); $66.42 (as qualified) for Tech III

Shift: Tech I --Day Shift, Tech II and Tech III --Rotating

Job Purpose:

Trains to become a Technician II, which perform system and equipment, operations and maintenance, to include completing associated administrative tasks. Works safely, responsibly, and progressively to maximize plant operational reliability and profitability as part of a highly skilled self-directed work group.

Reports to: Plant Maintenance Manager

Works closely with: All Plant Personnel

This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 125

The qualified applicant will:

• Have commitment to learning and applying new skills
• Have commitment to setting and achieving challenging personal and team goals
• Have demonstrated ability to work successfully, both independently and as a team member
• Have demonstrated team leadership skills and aspire to the PGE Company Guiding Behaviors
• Have flexibility to ensure the needs of the plant and its customers are best served
• Have valid driver’s license and demonstrated good driving habits
• Successfully complete the physical examination
• Successfully complete the POSS-MASS aptitude test
• Achieve the Technician II level within 12 months of being hired
• Have demonstrated ability to receive and provide team and individual performance feedback
• Have demonstrated ability and aptitude to use computers in all facets of work
• Have 45-minute response time to plant
• Have three years’ direct or five years’ related experience in performing routine work in one or more of the following areas:
• Mechanical: Valves, Pumps, Compressors, Rigging, Piping/Tubing, Hydraulics, Crane Operations, Fans, Turbines
• Electrical: Breakers, Batteries, Switchgear, Transformers, Motors, Regulators, Power Supplies,
• Buss Work, Wiring/conduit, Generators
• Instruments: Sensors, Transmitters, Regulators, Power Supplies, Tubing & Valves, Calibrations, Troubleshooting, Switches, Portable Monitors
• Controls: Pneumatics, Solid state, Programming, Digital, Analog, Designing, Troubleshooting,
• Distributive, Turbine
• Systems : Steam, Water, Fuel, Boilers, Air, Cooling, Chemistry, Heat Rate, Turbines, Electrical
  

Salary Range:

$47.46 - $47.46

Starting pay is listed in the job posting above. Salary range determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and may include step increases based on time in the position. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus.

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 .

Join us today and power your potential!

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist (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. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com .

Salary Range:

Starting pay is listed in the job posting above. Salary range determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and may include step increases based on time in the position. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus.

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.

Join us today and power your potential!

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist (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. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.