Manager DSG, BESS and Solar Maintenance at Portland General Electric Company

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 havent stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social economic and environmental progress. Were 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.SUMMARYAs a Manager Plant Maintenance you will have the unique opportunity to lead a team of energy generation professionals responsible for maintaining power plant electrical control and mechanical equipment in safe efficient and economical working condition while ensuring high reliability and availability of PGEs and Customer assets. You will direct the development and implementation of comprehensive maintenance programs including preventive diagnostic and analytical practices that balance operational goals with cost efficiency while overseeing critical safety programs and emergency response planning for plant operations.A successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of plant mechanical electrical and control systems combined with strong root cause troubleshooting skills as well as exceptional analytical thinking and decision-making abilities paired with advanced project and risk management expertise.This role puts you at the forefront of PGEs clean energy transition allowing you to work with cutting-edge technologies including distributed generation systems (DSG) battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar installations. Youll play a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure that powers Oregons sustainable energy future while developing innovative maintenance strategies for next-generation power systems.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPlant Maintenance Management - Manages a team of energy generation staff responsible for maintaining power plant electrical control and/or mechanical equipment in safe efficient and economical working condition; provides technical management for the team ensures that objectives are met and all relevant standards/procedures and regulations (environmental and safety) are followed; ensures that maintenance problems are identified and resolved; ensures that fleet and/or plant maintenance procedures and working practices are current and fit for the purpose; responsible for the safe execution of work.Maintenance Program Management - Directs the development implementation and execution of maintenance programs including preventive diagnostic and analytical maintenance practices and procedures for the plant; ensures a high degree of plant availability and reliability; manages all maintenance planning and scheduling activities including achieving corporate goals for scheduled outages; maintains maintenance performance metrics and provides trend information to the plant manager; works with other functional areas and plant management to balance goals and costs to achieve best results; develops administers and enforces procedures and policies for plant maintenance; represents the plant on capital projects affecting the project site.Contract Management - Administers the plant maintenance and related contracts; provides oversight of contractor activities; manages equipment warrantees and the resolution of warranty issuesProcurement - May oversee procurement and warehousing of spare parts for the plant; ensures that all materials procurement practices comply with PGE SOX guidelines.Emergency Planning/Response - Assists plant manager with implementation of an emergency action plan; develops and maintains procedures for effective plant operation testing startup and shutdown and for operating equipment in emergency situations; leads and/or participates in periodic staff training in carrying out the plans for the plant as it relates to floods earthquakes fire equipment or structural failures and other emergencies.Safety Leadership - Oversees safety programs and policies; ensures compliance with plant and corporate safety practices.Financial Management - Monitors and manages expenditures ensuring that all financial targets are met and examines any areas where budgets/expenditures vary from plan; assists with the definition and operation of effective financial controls and decision making.Resourcing - Oversees resourcing decisions and planning for team; partners with HR in the definition of jobs recruitment evaluation and selection processes.Professional Development - Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress and provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback; completes annual performance management reviews.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONSEducationRequires a bachelors degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience.ExperiencePrefer eight or more years of Utility or Generation experience including five years as a supervisor in maintenance or planning and scheduling.COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES)Functional CompetenciesAdvanced knowledge of the fundamental electrical and mechanical aspects of power plant systemsAdvanced knowledge of plant mechanical electrical and control systems and equipmentAdvanced knowledge of policies procedures principles and practices required for operating and maintaining an electric generating plantWorking knowledge of FERC NERC EPA OSHA DEQ and DOE requirements and regulationsAdvanced knowledge of the electric utility industry and technologyIntermediate knowledge of labor relations including retained management rights and applicable union contracts and local work rulesAdvanced skill in using maintenance management softwareAdvanced skill in root cause troubleshooting and analyzing test or performance data to assess equipment operationIntermediate skills in computer systems including Microsoft OfficeIntermediate knowledge of budgetary and planning practicesWorking knowledge of fundamental engineering/economic principles and conceptsWorking knowledge of contract administration and managing relationships with construction contractorsWorking knowledge of company financial reportsGeneral CompetenciesAdvanced analytical thinking skillsAdvanced decision-making skillsAdvanced business acumenAdvanced organization and prioritization skillsAdvanced problem-solving skillsAdvanced written and oral communication skillsAdvanced project management skillsAdvanced risk management skillsIntermediate organization management skillsIntermediate resource management skillsLeader PracticesDrives ResultsPlans and AlignsDecision QualityDrives EngagementCouragePHYSICAL COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCEPhysicalDoes the job require a valid drivers license - YesDriving/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 (check appropriate weight): Up to 10 lbCarrying (check appropriate weight): Up to 10 lbUnstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e. moving equipment boats); check all that apply:Elevated areas (i.e. catwalks roofs and high buildings)Confined spacesWalking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough uneven or rocky surfaces)Stairs (over 10 steps)Ladders (over 10 rungs)Cognitive DemandsAbility to adhere to set response times deadlines and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers managers and others within the organizationDemonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule/AttendanceAbility to work long hoursAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather or other extreme conditionsAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular reliable predictable full-time attendance for part-time positions change to part-time attendanceAbility to work on-call scheduleEnvironmentOffice environmentPlant environmentField environment#LI-SB1Compensation Range:$119840.00 - $222560.00Actual total compensation including a performance based incentive bonus is commensurate with experience skills qualifications education training and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.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 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 or by calling . The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.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.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Industrial Equipment,Industrial Maintenance,Facilities Management,CMMS,Ammonia Refrigeration,Maintenance Management,Plastics Blow Molding,OSHA,Maintenance,Programmable Logic Controllers,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 119840 - 222560