Department Overview
Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E's gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration and emergency response.
Position 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.
An employee who is a journeyman and without direct supervision is engaged in the technology associated with the installation, adjusting, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and electronic gas measurement, instrumentation and control systems and all other equipment appurtenant to the operation of gas facilities. Employee must be able to work at elevated heights. Employee may be required to act in a lead capacity, supervising the work of other employees in lower classifications engaged in this work. Employee may be required to work as an assistant to a Gas Transmission Technician to gain experience in the installation, adjusting, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication equipment. Employee's background of apprenticeship and experience shall be such that these duties are performed with skill and efficiency. May be able to install telephone instruments if trained and qualified. May be required to write and hold pipeline and station clearances. Based on operational needs may be required to operate, maintain and troubleshoot CNG and LNG injection equipment. Employee's background, training and experience must be such that these duties are performed with skill and efficiency. May be required to perform all the duties of a Measurement and Control Mechanic (PIO).
This position is subject to a provisional training plan outlined by the company.
This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
Job Responsibilities
- Installs, adjusts, tests, operates, maintains and repairs of telecommunication equipment as an assistant to a Gas Transmission Technician.
- Writes and holds pipeline and station clearances.
- Engages in the technology associated with the installation, adjusting, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and electronic gas measurement, instrumentation and control systems and all other equipment appurtenant to the operation of gas facilities.
- DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
- Experience as Measurement and Control Mechanic
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to complete a provisional training plan
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by Day 1 of hire
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License Permit within 3 months of hire
- Internal PG&E Employees: Must have qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB), Industrial Skills Test (IST), and Work Orientation Inventory (WOI) exams prior to application; and Gas Control Technician (GCT) exam prior to interview.
- External candidates and Hiring Hall Candidates: Must have qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB), Industrial Skills Test (IST), Work Orientation Inventory (WOI), and Gas Control Technician (GCT) exams prior to interview.
Desired Qualifications: - 5 or more years of instrumentation work experience desirable.
- 3 years knowledge of electronics measurement and control experience; and equipment instrumentation/troubleshooting experience.
- Completion of formal instrumentation education program.
- Basic computer skills including use of MS Windows operating system, MS office suite. Knowledge and working experience with gas regulation, measurement, and basic data communication techniques is desirable.
- Basic math understanding and use including applied knowledge of Ohm's Law.
- Knowledge and working experience with electrical power systems and equipment.
- To better represent the communities, we serve within a timely manner, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
77 Beale St
San Francisco
California United States
www.pge.com
