Job Description
SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by providing its electricity from renewable sources; modernizing natural gas pipelines; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; supporting numerous non-profit partners; and, investing in innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the region's infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE).
Our highly trained and responsive employees with their diverse skills, talents and ideas are the reason we can deliver on our commitment and are building America's best energy company. They are also the reason why we have been recognized with the industry's most coveted awards. Our employees undertake challenging work, and receive highly competitive compensation and benefits. As one of the region's largest employers, we're always searching for talented and bright people to join our team. After all, it takes the best to build the best. Learn more about benefits HERE.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of SDG&E. Empowering our employees to be their whole selves at work is our competitive advantage. This is where new ideas come from and meaningful collaboration gets an authentic start. By bringing together people with different perspectives, diverse backgrounds and real commitment to their own individuality, we have built a stronger business. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion HERE.
For more information, visit SDGEnews.com or connect with SDG&E on Twitter (@SDGE), Instagram (@SDGE) and Facebook.
Install, operate, maintain and test Transmission and Distribution Substation equipment and Distribution circuit equipment. Including but not limited to power circuit breakers, service restorers, regulators, transformers, relays, motors, batteries, battery chargers and distribution SCADA controls. Maintain, refurbish, inspect and test transmission and distribution apparatus, protective equipment and tools. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
-Must be a high school and/or trade school graduate or equivalent.
-Must have successfully completed an approved State or Federally recognized electrician apprenticeship.
-Must have four years experience as a High Voltage Substation Electrician.
-Must possess a good knowledge of utility safety procedures.
-Must have a demonstrated ability to absorb formal training and schooling.
-Must be able to perform any and all phases of construction and maintenance work on transmission and/or distribution substations.
-Must be able to climb wooden poles and steel structures and perform heavy manual labor.
-Must be familiar with protective relaying, power transformers and regulators.
-Successfully pass pre-acceptance Company administered aptitude and skills tests.
-Pass a pre-placement physical examination and DOT drug screen.
-Have a valid California Driver-s License.
-Must attain and maintain a valid Class A California Driver-s License.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. This job is covered by that regulation (49 CFR 199) and candidates will be tested for the presence of prohibited drugs and must meet DOT standards before appointment to the job. Once in the job, Federal Highway Code (391) requires random drug and alcohol testing for this position.
This position is located at Kearny and reports to Christian Brandt, Construction Supervisor - Electric. The Human Resources contact for this position is Lisa Zelkind.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
8326 Century Park Ct
San Diego
California United States
www.sdge.com
