Job Description

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Generation & Natural Gas Storage team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open  CT Journey Worker  position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

As a CT Journey Worker, you will, inspect, operate and maintain generation plant electrical and mechanical equipment, especially as it applies to combustion turbines, steam turbine and/or combined cycle generation facilities. This facility is located in the Mint Farm Industrial Park of Longview, WA about 40 miles north of Portland, Oregon.

The individual will be fulfilling the role in Operations or Maintenance as determined by the needs of the plant.

This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities

• Construct, install, inspect, operate and maintain generation plant electrical and mechanical equipment, especially as it applies to combustion turbines, internal combustion engines, steam and/or combined cycle generation facilities
• Drive and operate equipment. Perform similar and incidental duties as required
• This position responds to plant emergencies and contains some irregular work schedules and overtime hours.
• Required to qualify and progress from Outside Operator to Control Room Operator

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must have completed a recognized combustion turbine apprenticeship program or its equivalent and be proficient in using the tools and equipment of the trade as related to combustion turbine work.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• This position requires the employee to obtain and maintain a First Aid, CPR and AED Certificate, and lift truck certification.
• Employees must have a working knowledge and comply with all Company standards, policies, practices, procedures and State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the job.

Desired Qualifications

• Less than 60-minute one way commute time to the facility
• Electrical Maintenance:
  • Experience in troubleshooting and correcting electrical maintenance problems, including switch gear, motors, breakers and plant wiring.
  • Should be familiar with the usage of electronic test equipment and other test instruments used in identifying problems
• Mechanical Maintenance:
  • Experience in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical problems which include combustion turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), pumps, compressors, valves and various rotating equipment.
  • Familiar with alignment, basic machining, rigging and equipment component inspection and repair
• Instrumentation & Control:
  • Experienced in troubleshooting I&C equipment and components.
  • Able to operate the plant control equipment and components.
  • Able to operate and troubleshoot the plant Distributed Control System (DCS) and related equipment. 
  • Completion of technical training in modern I&C work is desired
• Operations :
  • Experience in the safe and reliable start-up, operation and continuous monitoring of HRSGs, electric generators, steam distribution system, steam turbines, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Able to monitor continuous control process, in both a control room environment and physical plant inspection, to insure the normal operation of the plant. 
  • Able make necessary equipment adjustments, log significant observations, record daily meter readings and maintain daily operating logs.
  • Able to understand basic chemistry and perform laboratory water analysis.
  • Well-developed oral and written communications skills

Additional Information

The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. The position generally involves sitting, standing, walking, moderate to heavy lifting, moderate carrying, bending, reaching, kneeling, twisting, balancing and climbing, operation of light equipment, tools and machinery and operation of heavy equipment and machinery.

Performance of the position requires working in varied outdoor environments such as all weather conditions, all noise levels, hazardous conditions and on the full range of outdoor work surfaces. The use of protective clothing and safety devices is required.

May require driving of automobiles/vans/trucks.

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition , which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $74.10 - $74.10, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. 

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com) .  

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. 

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.

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