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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Bakersfield, California

About this job

Company

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation's cleanest energy to 15 million people in Northern and Central California.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

Department Overview

The men and women of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration and emergency response.

The Substation Maintenance and Construction Team is an integral part of our Energy Delivery organization. They are responsible for safely and reliably maintaining and constructing our high voltage substations throughout the PG&E service territory of northern and central California.

Position Summary

Job Summary

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining.

Relay Protection Electrical Technician is expected to be proficient in the calibration, installation, maintenance, and operation of the following: protective relays and associated equipment which will ensure the efficient, safe, reliable, and NERC Reliability Standards compliant operation of PG&E generating plants and transmission networks. Responsible for performing work involving an extremely high degree of complexity, including troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, calibrating, and maintaining components of protective relay systems(microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility protection systems; station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.

The individual will work near energized and rotating equipment and be exposed to loud noises and vibrations. This job requires the individual to comprehend various types of equipment labels, safety signs, learn and apply technical materials and complete daily logs.

Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. The individual must be able to drive safely, work extended hours; travel/transfer to new headquarter upon request at any time, and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* Must be at least 18 years of age

* Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience

* Must possess a valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain on 1st day of hire

* Ability to work in all types of weather extremes

* Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions

* Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays

* Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

* Must be able to lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day

* Internal PG&E Employees: Must have qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB), Apprentice Electrical Technician (ETT) and Work Orientation Inventory (WOI) prior applying

* External and Hiring Hall Candidates: Must qualify on the Physical Test Battery (PTB), Apprentice Electrical Technician (ETT) and Work Orientation Inventory (WOI) prior to interviewing

Desired Qualifications

* A four year degree in Electrical Engineering OR a two year Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and two years of experience in relay and control

* Previous Journeyman Electrical Technician experience with two or more years of experience in relay and control.

* High voltage electrical experience

* Ability to navigate and read information in MS Word and MS Excel

* Previous military experience in Power Production

Responsibilities

* Lift, carry, and install various tools, parts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds on mountainous terrain, dams, canals, stairways and ladders

* Maneuver frequently on stairs and ladders, over rock, gravel, concrete, metal grating, scaffolding and wood; which may include narrow and uneven surfaces; possibility of ice, oil, and/or water on surfaces

* Work on ladders and other elevated structures with the use of Personal Protection Equipment

* Operate a company vehicle

* Pack and move from ground, trucks or platforms, equipment, power/hand tools and other materials

* Ability to work with other technicians on testing and installing equipment

* Recording and filing of test results

* Ability to work in a team environment

* Ability to work safely as defined by PG&E's safety standards and procedures