Journeyman Electrician/Plant Operator

Journeyman Electrician/Plant Operator
Union Position; Up to 2 positions
Mist UGS; Mist, Oregon (US-OR) 
Regular FT 
Posting # 4765  

 

About Us:

 

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.  

 

In addition to environmental stewardship, We’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

The Role:

 

Our journeyman electricians and plant operators help ensure that our customers always have a clean and reliable supply of natural gas. This role brings a change of pace throughout the day - our electricians help maintain our operations through work in instrumentation, controls, and maintenance while also serving as plant operators.  

 

This position is based out of our plant in Mist, OR. 
 
If you are looking for a stable career with a company that has an excellent reputation, NW Natural has an opportunity for you. 

Day to Day:

 

• Installs electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and equipment of any voltage.
• Maintains, reads, interprets, and explains plans and procedures to optimize plant performance.
• Assists in planning and designing plant changes, major repairs and upgrades.
• Maintains Plant PC, programmable process controllers and engine control systems, analyzes historical data, troubleshoots problems, and adjusts process computers to optimize facility and equipment operations.
• Maintains gas detection, fire protection, gas quality, lighting, security, and metering systems.
• Operates systems, equipment, and/or instrumentation required to move gas in and out of storage. 
• Reads and interprets information pertaining to plant operations.
• Monitors all plant operation.
• Diagnoses problems, troubleshoots, and makes adjustments. 
• Maintains plant equipment. Assists with major repairs and overhauls..
• Accurately maintains records and logs.
• Maintains plant’s physical appearance.
• Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training.
• Responds to emergency callout/emergency situations
• Performs other tasks as required, including those in the General Task Bar as referenced in the CBA, with training as needed.
• Appropriately wears required protective equipment and safety gear.
• Operates Company vehicles in compliance with state/local laws and Company policies and procedures.
• Acquires and maintains OQ qualifications.
• May require Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural.
• Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrates the Company’s core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures.

Come on your first day with:

 

• Hold a current Journeyman’s Electrician License or greater.
• Three years prior networking and electronic experience.
• Knowledge of component level electronic theory, practices, and principles demonstrated by any of the following: community college or nationally accredited electronics school coursework, military designation of an applicable Electronics Technician rating, FCCF General Radio-Telephone License, or ISCET, NABOR, or APCO Certification.
• Must successfully meet requirements for respirator use.
• Ability to read, understand, and proficiently operate various electronic testing and calibration equipment such as volt and amp meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators, TDRs, LAN Analyzers, communications service monitors, etc.
• Ability to diagnose problems and follow through with solutions.
• Advanced math and reading skills.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, system diagrams, and layouts.