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Brad Jenkins, PMP

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Retired at Portland General Electric
📍 Portland, Oregon, United States

Brad Jenkins is a results-driven operations executive, recently retired from his role as VP of Utility Operations at Portland General Electric. His expertise spans managing diverse energy assets, including wind, hydro, thermal, and decommissioned coal and nuclear plants. He earned his bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University.

His career inspiration stems from a family legacy in the power industry, with both his father and grandfather working in the business. He is a U. S. Air Force veteran and has served on the Providence Portland Medical Foundation Board of Directors, showing a commitment to his community.

Unique fact: He views the complex challenges within utility operations as intellectually stimulating puzzles that he enjoys solving.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Retired
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Utility Operations
As VP of Utility Operations, he was responsible for the efficient operation of PGE's generation, transmission, and distribution assets, from wind farms to decommissioned coal plants.
Energy Transition
He has direct experience decommissioning Oregon's last coal-fired plant while helping usher in new renewable resources like wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
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Career

Work history

2-2012
Retired
Portland General Electric
12-2018 - 4-2023
Vice President, Utility Operations
Portland General Electric
10-2017 - 12-2018
Vice President, Generation & Power Operations
Portland General Electric
3-2011 - 3-2012
Maintenance Manager
Sandvik
4-2006 - 11-2010
Maintenance Manager
Energy Northwest
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Brad Jenkins - Portland General Electric Company - Comparably. Featured in Comparably
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Education
1987 - 1989
Bachelor's degree
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
2013 - 2013
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Willamette University
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