Portland General Electric

Portland General Electric

Senior Power Plant Turbine Mechanical Engineer

Portland, Oregon · Senior · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
ComplianceProcurementCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • 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.
  • Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of engineering?

Responsibilities

  • Engineering Standards Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and provides guidance and direction on engineering processes and standards to colleagues as requested.
  • Analyzes and recommends overall design enhancements to the operation, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance of PGE's generating resources; reviews calculations completed by other engineers; project work may include power boiler modifications, gas turbine overhauls and upgrades, steam turbine major maintenance, vibration analysis, lube oil analysis, bearing alignment, specification development and review, etc.
  • Analyzes, responds to, performs and reviews complex technical studies; supports Root Cause Analyses (RCAs); prepares reports and design packages and provides data and recommendations on complex technical matters to company personnel and management.
  • Develops solutions and initiates corrective actions.
  • Provides design direction to other engineers, technicians, draftsmen and designers within functional area.
  • Selects design methodologies and solutions to apply; leads work with other engineering departments, plant staff, environmental services, nondestructive examination team and reliability-centered maintenance team.
  • Scopes, plans, schedules and directs major project assignments or a number of minor project assignments with complex features associated with design, construction, operation, maintenance or testing.
  • We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress.
  • With a focus on combustion and steam turbine engineering, you'll take the lead in major maintenance projects and component upgrades.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of construction feasibility.
  • Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration.
  • Advanced knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
  • ☒ Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
  • ☒ Ability to follow accuracy standards

Nice to have

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • Preferred from ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency.
  • Valid Drivers License required
  • Advanced knowledge of combustion and steam turbine operations and maintenance.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.
  • Advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
  • Advanced knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures.
  • Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends.

Compensation

  • Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

  • Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.
  • 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.

Company info

  • 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.
  • At Portland General Electric, we're looking for top-tier talent to take on an exciting role that combines innovation, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to drive positive change.
  • As a Senior level Power Plant Mechanical Engineer, you'll be the driving force behind our mission.
  • This requires you to continue to grow and develop.
  • At PGE, we believe in investing in our best assets, Our People.
  • Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

Equal opportunity

  • PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

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