Manager Plant Technical Services
Portland General ElectricPortland, OR
Full Time
Posted October 7, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
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Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 8, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
§ 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 sub
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Why this role matters: You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of specialized technical programs at PGE, influence fleet-wide reliability and compliance strategies, and lead a team whose expertise supports the safe and efficient operation of critical generation assets across the company.
- Manager, Plant Technical Services/7413 Grade 9/EX M2 – Manager
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
- General Competencies Expert organization and prioritization skills Expert written/oral communication skills Expert presentation and facilitation skills Advanced business acumen Advanced problem-solving skills Advanced decision-making skills Advanced interpersonal skills Advanced conflict management skills Advanced influence skills Advanced resource management skills Advanced analytical thinking skills Intermediate negotiation skills
- Leader Practices Drives Results Plans and Aligns Decision Quality Drives Engagement Courage
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