Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 19 hours ago
Transmission Underground Troubleshooter
Daly City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70.02/hr - $70.02/hr
4+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is responsible for delivering safe and reliable electric service to customers. The Transmission Underground Troubleshooter patrols and inspects underground transmission lines and performs maintenance and construction work related to those lines.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Patrols and inspects underground transmission lines
Performs any underground line work in connection with maintenance, operation and construction of underground transmission lines
Must have adequate oral and written skills to communicate clearly with customers, property owners, and others
Must be capable of performing transmission live line work. Performing live line work is only that work limited to inspection of energized lines
Must be able to properly assess the urgency of a problem for correction
May be required to travel and stay away from home
Switching shall be limited to that normally performed by a Troubleshooter
May work alone, however, in all instances when working in confined spaces, manholes, etc., must work with a Helper or assistant
The primary duties of this classification will be transmission work. May assist, be part of, or direct a crew doing transmission work
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Completion of a federal or state sanctioned cable splicer or lineworker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation and/or union or union-affiliated sponsored cable splicer or lineworker apprenticeship
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driving permit by first day of employment
Must have passed a California DMV medical exam by first day of employment
Competency in developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Competency in planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Ability to perform transmission live line work with energized lines in a safe manner needed to perform at the job level
Experience in reading electronic circuit maps, schematic diagrams, troubleshooting and technical diagrams
Able to lift 100 pounds below waist and 50 pounds above shoulders
Able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Able to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions
Able to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
Able to travel to job sites as necessary
Must be able to successfully complete company-provided training in a timely manner
If hired as Provisional, must complete the provisional training plan within one year from hire date
Preferred
4 years of journey level experience in a high voltage – 12 kv and above, electric construction role (e.g. Journey Level Cable Splicer, Cableman or Inspector, Lineworker, Compliance Inspector)
Live within 90 minutes of headquarters due to emergency and urgent requests
Familiarity with underground network systems, including experience with lead cable
Substation and/or electrical maintenance experience
Class A California Driver's License with Hazardous Material Endorsement
Familiarity with Transmission Underground Systems, e.g. basic construction and maintenance principles
Basic computer and mobile device skills
Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$30.29BKey Investors
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2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.35B
2024-09-24Grant· $34.5M
Leadership Team
Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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