Department Overview
Information Technology (IT) is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively to deliver high quality technology solutions.
Position Summary
*** This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 subject to collective bargaining.
A Telecommunications Technician, without direct supervision, will install, test and maintain telecommunications systems, including, but not limited to, intercommunication systems, telephone voice over IP systems, PBX, voice and data-switching systems, major operations computers, power and telephone line carriers, microwave, SCADA Control systems , fiber optics, multiplex, radio - both voice and data, remote signal and remote control equipment, load frequency control, telemetering equipment, power systems including UPS, DC chargers and large battery banks. Must be able to troubleshoot from basic electronic schematics. Must use and maintain communication circuit prints. May be required to investigate, correct, or make recommendations to correct user station equipment, personal computers and related equipment problems, as well as radio and television interference complaints. May be required to install protective grounding on power systems.
Job Responsibilities
- Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others.
- Keep PG&E's IT systems operational to support both business and operational IT networks needed to provide electricity to our customers.
- Work with our Telecommunication Control Center to ensure that outages are minimized, and clients are informed through a clearance process.
- Provide maintenance and repair of these systems in a timely and professional manner.
- Report problems to local management and escalate issues as need be.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- 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
- 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 lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day
- Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Internal PG&E Employees: Must have qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) and Work Orientation Inventory (WOI) prior to applying; and must qualify on Computer and Telecommunications Technician (CTT) exams prior to interviewing
- External and Hiring Hall Candidates: Must qualify on the Physical Test Battery (PTB), Work Orientation Inventory (WOI) and Computer and Telecommunications Technician (CTT) exams prior to interviewing
- Must obtain a valid Radio Telephone Operator License - FCC or Company-approved certificate within six months of report date
- Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters
- Must be able to climb towers and work at heights up to 300 feet
Desired:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- Associate degree or technical certification in IT, Computer Science or Electronics
- Successful completion of Telecommunications Technician Apprenticeship
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
77 Beale St
San Francisco
California United States
www.pge.com
