CT Journey Worker

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

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

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

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