Journeyman Wireman

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress.

We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

At PGE, we have a few positions that we hire for consistently throughout the year and our Journeyman Wireman roles are one of them! We are developing a talent pool for these opportunities. Please put in your resume with your interest and let's start the conversation!

This is not a posting for an active open position. This is a posting to discover interest in our Journeyman Wireman roles at Portland General Electric.

This role will support PGE’s Substation Construction team with day-to-day assignments involving demolition, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of substation equipment. The role serves our Oregon service territory including the greater Portland area with pockets extending towards Salem, Clatskanie, and Central Oregon.

Want to be part of this tradition of service to customers and community?

You should know that we are selective. We have created an environment where dedicated professionals who do quality work safely, really shine.

In return, our compensation is highly competitive, ranking among the highest in Oregon and the US. It also reflects the value we place on our Metermen and the critical service they provide. Here an overview of our package:

• 401k match of 7% with additional 7% profit share
• Company provided safety gear
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Opportunities to earn overtime pay
• Excellent health and dental options for all dependents
• 20% off your electric bill, if you live in PGE service territory, after six months of employment

The Position

Journeyman Wireman

Work Location: This role will report to one of our operations centers, located within the PGE footprint.

Rate of pay: $70.87/hr

Hours: Day Shift, Monday-Friday

PGE supports 24/7/365 continuous operations for our Customers and Public. This role will be called upon at various times to provide after-hours support our obligation of continuous service.

Job Duties, General Requirements, and Skills

• Demolish, install, wire, troubleshoot, and commission all types, sizes, and voltages of substation equipment in a safe, professional manner. Assignments may include retrofits, partial or full rebuilds, and greenfield installations across PGE’s distribution, transmission, and generation substation facilities.
• The role requires personnel to be outdoors in the elements, work on the ground and at heights, and lift over 50 pounds. There may be opportunities to work extended hours or weekends.
• Perform switching and tagging.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Support mentorship, safety conversations, and training.
• Integrate with a construction crew and SUBOPS Meter-Relay, SCADA, and communication technicians.
• Interact and communicate with customers, the general public, and other PGE staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Those role includes an extendable 6-month probationary period with documented progress reports.

Required Certifications

• Current Journeyman Wireman card with evidence of completion of a Wireman Apprenticeship.
• Possess and maintain a CDL Class A driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement. Must possess and maintain a valid driving medical card.

Wireman B Program

PGE offers a Wireman B program for Journeyman Electricians to apply for this position and train the specific Journeyman Wireman work. If this is you, please apply and accurately list your certifications, skills, and Journeyman Electrician card and apprenticeship information.

What are the next steps?

From here, a PGE recruiter review your application for the required qualifications and will schedule a phone screen to understand your interest, experience, and desired work locations.

By applying to this posting, you are submitting your interest for a Journeyman Wireman role with PGE. This is not an open position we are hiring for.

Once we have an open position, we will notify all qualified candidates and will start the official hiring process.

Offers are contingent upon passing a background check (public records search, education, and employment verification), pre-placement medical examination, and drug screen. PGE goes by federal guidelines for drug screens which includes testing for marijuana (THC)