Manager Plant Technical Services

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.

As the Manager, Plant Technical Services, you will provide leadership for a team of highly specialized technical experts responsible for welding, non-destructive examination (NDE), chemistry, vibration and lubrication, metallurgy, and technical analytics. This role brings critical programs together under one organization, creating consistent standards, fleet alignment, stronger governance, and enhanced technical support across PGE's generation fleet.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of technical specialists whose expertise directly supports asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Establish consistent practices and standards across PGE's generation facilities, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and code requirements.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and plant leadership to proactively manage technical risks and improve system performance.
• Leverage data, analytics, and continuous improvement to strengthen maintenance strategies, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life.
• Serve as a key technical leader, helping build workforce capability, improve knowledge sharing, and strengthen technical decision-making across the fleet.

§    Manages professional employees and/or supervisors
§    Is accountable for the performance and results of a team
§    Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
§    Decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plan; receives moderate guidance from manager
§    Provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and/or customers

• →Management Manages a team of professional staff specialized in programs for welding, non-destructive examination, metallurgy, boiler chemistry, and lubrication/vibration, ensuring adherence to all industry applicable standards and procedures. Leads strategic and operational planning, aligning key priorities with research efforts to enhance operational performance. Utilizes extensive industry expertise to address complex engineering and business challenges while overseeing program direction, execution, and resource management. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with internal leadership and external industry experts to drive program success and best 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: Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field or equivalent experience
• Experience:  Prefer eight or more years in energy, utilities or related field.

Advanced knowledge of company strategy, policies, practices and philosophy
Advanced knowledge of utility business model, regulatory process and requirements, and pricing and power cost fundamentals
Advanced skills in identifying potentially relevant trends and emerging technologies in the energy sector and forecasting their impact and utility
Advanced knowledge of renewable energy opportunities, technologies, applications and programs.
Advanced knowledge of program/project management principles and methods
Advanced ability in planning, implementing and leading complex projects and/or organizations
Working knowledge of PGE generation operations
Working knowledge of fundamental engineering/economic principles and concepts

Substantial:
Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

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 talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. 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.