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Planning and Scheduling Specialist / Senior Planning and Scheduling Specialist

Location: Pelton Round Butte Project, Madras, Oregon

Employer: Portland General Electric (PGE)

About Us:

The Pelton Round Butte Project is a landmark hydroelectric generation facility nestled in the Deschutes River canyon near Madras, Oregon. Co-owned and co-managed by Portland General Electric (PGE) and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, this collaborative project has been providing emissions-free power to over 150,000 homes since 1964. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping a sustainable energy future while working at a scenic and historic site.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Planning and Scheduling Specialist or Senior Planning and Scheduling Specialist to support the maintenance and operational excellence of this vital hydroelectric facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient maintenance planning, scheduling, and coordination of activities essential to optimizing the performance of critical physical assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling:

• Collaborate with plant teams to analyze, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities.

• At the Senior level, take full ownership of long- and short-range work plans and schedules.

Maintenance Strategy & Optimization:

• Utilize maintenance management software to recommend cost-effective strategies.

• Support evaluations of current maintenance programs and propose improvements.

Outage Coordination:

• Develop detailed outage work packages, including schedules, parts lists, and clearance requests.

• Actively support outage activities for timely and cost-effective execution.

Materials Procurement & Coordination:

• Identify and acquire necessary parts and services.

• Work with vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality assurance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Assist in updating and improving maintenance procedures.

• Support the development of new protocols for predictive and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Experience:

• Specialist Level: 2+ years of experience in plant maintenance or operations in an industrial environment.

• Senior Specialist Level: 5+ years of experience in plant maintenance or operations in an industrial environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices for electric generation plant operations.

• Familiarity with plant mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Proficiency with maintenance management software and scheduling tools.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Frequent work in indoor (office) and outdoor (plant) environments, including confined spaces and elevated areas.

• Regular use of computers for planning and documentation.

• Occasional travel within the service territory and ability to adapt to variable schedules, including on-call shifts.

• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 10 lbs., navigate uneven or unstable surfaces climb ladders (over 10 rungs)

Why Join PGE?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization powering sustainable energy solutions.

• Work in a collaborative, culturally rich, and scenic environment.

• Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on renewable energy efforts.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at PGE’s Careers Page and submit a resume highlighting their relevant experience and skills. Please specify whether you are applying for the Specialist or Senior Specialist role.

Together, let’s energize lives and power a better future!

Portland General Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation Range:

$72,900.00 - $145,375.00

Actual 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 (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .

Join us today and power your potential!

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PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist (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. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com .

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.

December 1, 2024