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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Ability to install and maintain two-way radio and field data/telecommunications-related equipment and wiring.
• Ability to repair, troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and install parts and equipment.
• Ability to interpret piping and instrument diagrams and apply information from technical manuals.
• Ability to read gas meters and pressure gauges and record information.
• Ability to develop and apply skills in operating computer-based control systems, data-collection equipment, and support instrumentation.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• In-depth knowledge of the Company's organization, inter-relationships, policies, procedures, processes, and department/work specific requirements.
• Ability to interface with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, apply procedures in sequence, perform precision work requiring visual acuity and fine motor skills, make decisions with limited information, and work in a structured team environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and ability to guide the work of others.
• Ability to establish priorities, balance multiple assignments, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work involving walking, standing, bending, twisting, wrist turning, grasping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, or assuming awkward postures for 8+ hours.
• Ability to hear normal voice at 3 feet; warning signals/horns during field operations.
• Near/distant vision for driving and reading information to complete work assignments.
• Moderate/severe exposure to uneven surfaces, noise, vibration, high-speed rotating machinery, and odorant inhalation.

• Ability to work in adverse weather or terrain conditions.
• Must obtain forklift certification within position qualification period.
• Safe handling of materials at extremely hot/cold temperatures +600F to -260F; exposure to high-pressure natural gas piping and process systems.
• Ability to safely operate Company vehicles/equipment and perform inspections and minor maintenance as necessary and in compliance with Company policies and state/local laws.
• Valid OR/WA driver's license, any required certifications and/or endorsements, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 75 lbs.
• Exposure to confined spaces as defined by the Company's Confined Space Program.
• Ability to see and recognize component and wiring color-codes.
• Must be able to differentiate color.
• Must be able to smell natural gas (methane).
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to report fit and ready for duty when working non-traditional rotating shifts. Schedules are created to allow Operators sufficient off-duty time to achieve 8 hours of continuous sleep.

Qualification Period:6 months