Apprentice System Operator
Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Assist journeyman operators in restoring and managing electric distribution.
16 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Fresno, CA
Field
Company Size
24,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Utility Infrastructure
Power Generation
Electric Transmission
Electric Distribution
Gas Transmission
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utility
Natural Gas
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Energy
Safety
Reliability
Role
What you would be doing
scada monitoring
gis mapping
load flow
service restoration
data analysis
equipment isolation
- Research and safely isolate equipment from all electric sources to allow for maintenance and repair on both a routine and emergency basis
- Analyze electric system conditions (both routine and emergency) to equally determine and then implement proper course of action(s) needed.
- Develop and continually demonstrate a thorough understanding of the applicable Standards, Procedures and Bulletins required to safely and efficiently operate the distribution electric system
- Collaborate effectively with all levels of personnel, individually and/or in a team environment to accomplish the goals of each project.
- Research equipment via GIS mapping applications
- Communicate electric outage information to various entities.
- Develop a demonstrated operational knowledge of electric distribution systems
- Monitor and operate field equipment remotely (SCADA)
- Accurately log (document) daily operational information/ events/incidents and make proper notifications per established procedures
- Accurately record work activities and duties perform meeting legal requirements.
- Complete all training Field Training and activities within the prescribed timeframes during which you will both develop and then maintain a thorough knowledge of all applicable operating procedures.
- Work shift work, weekends and overtime as required.
- Safely and efficiently restore electric distribution systems as required.
- Maintain and update control center reference materials and operating drawings (electronic and paper maps, single lines, operating diagrams)
- Identify and mitigate potential hazards to both company personnel and the public for equipment within their area of responsibility.
- Monitor real time operations of the electric distribution systems via multiple specific PG&E approved software applications.
- Provide fast and accurate calculations or data analysis.
- Coordinate clearance requests to work on equipment with various departments and outside agencies
- Utilize multiple software applications, simultaneously, along with both electronic and paper maps, schematic/operating diagrams and information provided from the field to handle the following tasks:
- Restore electric service after outages by re-routing power
- Direct the safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment to field resources via radio and telephone (customer interaction)
- Calculate load flows and adjust relay settings if needed (with input from operations engineering on either a real-time or previously identified basis).
What you bring
driver license
high school
word excel
electrical line
dispatch experience
industrial skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Read and comprehend drawings, specifications and schematics.
- Industrial Skills Test
- Educational and general qualifications must be such that s/he is considered capable of progressing to a Journeyman Distribution Electric System Operator at any of the Company’s distribution control centers.
- Previous experience in a dispatch center environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- External and Hiring Hall Candidates: Must qualify on the Physical Test Battery (PTB), Work Orientation Inventory (WOI_D), and Industrial Skills Test (IST) prior to interviewing
- Independent decision-making skills required; Ability to rate information using personal judgment, training and/or standards that can be measured or checked. Ability to use reason and logic.
- Under Journeyman guidance, communicate clearly and effectively verbally and written information for both employees and customers, provide timely and accurate information regarding all outages aided by technology applications as well as meeting company established Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Key Business Indicators (KBI)
- Must possess a High School diploma or GED
- Graduate of Northwest Lineman College
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License by day one of employment
- Relevant Hiring Hall or PG&E work experience
- Experience performing data entry on a computer system; knowledge of basic office tool set (Word and Excel)
- Internal PG&E Employees: Must qualify on the Physical Test Battery (PTB), Work Orientation Inventory (WOI_D), and Industrial Skills Test (IST) prior to applying
- Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving
- Electrical line experience
- Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
- Both internal employees and external candidates must qualify on the Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment (COBRA) exam prior to interviewing
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Previous shift work experience
- Successfully perform multiple tasks under pressure
- Possess a high degree of precision working with minimum tolerances.
- Graduate from one of the following PowerPathway® endorsed programs: Bridge to Pre-Apprentice/Utility Worker, Electrical Technicians and Instrumentation Technicians (ETEC), Los Medanos College or the Certificate in Power and Electrical Systems, College of San Mateo
- Electrical or electronic field experience through the military, a utility, municipality, or construction
- To better represent the communities we serve, applicants who live within 60 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference
- Well-organized, ability to multi-task, analyze/interpret and make rational decisions.
- Physical Test Battery
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Interview process
- complete prerequisite tests (physical test battery, work orientation inventory, industrial skills test) before applying.
- pass console operator basic requirements assessment (cobra) exam prior to interviewing.
- qualify on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application (for pg&e employees).
- qualify on secondary tests prior to interviewing.
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Company
Overview
1905
Year Founded
The company was established in 1905, marking its long-standing presence in the energy sector.
16M
People Served
The company provides energy services to over 16 million individuals across Northern and Central California.
- Focus on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and natural gas to a diverse customer base.
- Operations span from energy generation, transmission, and distribution to customer service and renewable energy solutions.
- Heavily involved in the development of green energy sources, including solar and wind power.
- Maintains a key role in maintaining the region’s energy grid and supporting sustainable growth.
- Pioneered energy efficiency programs to help reduce consumption and minimize costs for customers.
- Recognized for innovation in grid modernization and integration of clean energy into California’s power mix.
- Faced challenges, including natural disasters like wildfires, which have shaped its operations and future strategies.
- Remains a cornerstone of California's energy sector, continuously working to improve and modernize the grid.
- Safety is prioritized above all.
- Accountability is expected of everyone.
- Integrity, transparency, and humility guide actions.
- Customer service is a primary focus.
- Change, innovation, and continuous improvement are embraced.
- Diversity and inclusion are valued.
- Communication involves speaking up, listening, and following through.
- Success is achieved through collaboration and partnership.
- Teamwork and unity are emphasized.
100% GHG-Free
Electricity Supply
Delivering entirely greenhouse gas-free electricity in 2023.
3M EVs
Electric Vehicle Fueling
Aim to fuel 3 million electric vehicles annually by 2030.
58M CO2
CO2 Reduction Target
Expected reduction in CO2 emissions from electric vehicle use by 2030.
2,100 MW
Battery Storage
Total battery storage deployed as of April 2024.
- Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Aiming for a 70% renewable energy power mix by 2030.
- Planning to blend 15% renewable natural gas in pipelines by 2030.
- Targeting 48 million metric tons of lifecycle emissions reductions via efficiency and electrification by 2030.
- Committed to becoming climate-positive by 2050.
18-year streak
Corporate Equality Index
Consistently achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for 18 consecutive years.
Nine-year 100%
Disability Equality Index
Maintained a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index for nine consecutive years.
26% women
Workforce composition
Approximately 26% of the workforce are women among ~28,000 employees.
50% minorities
Diverse workforce
Over half of the workforce identifies as a minority.
- Middle management: 34% women; senior management: 42% women; executive officers: 50% women.
- Employee resource groups: 11 groups supporting diverse communities including Women, LGBTQ+, veterans, disabilities.
- Annual DEI awards and partnerships with Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Out & Equal.
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