Position Summary:
This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining.
Apprentice Telecommunications Technicians, work as an assistant to or under the general direction of a Telecommunications Technician. They will assist to 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, supervisory, 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.
Apprentice Telecommunications Technicians will trouble shoot from basic electronic schematics, both with and without assistance; install protective grounding on power systems and maintain communication circuit prints. They are responsible for investigating, correcting, and/or making recommendations to correct user station equipment, personal computers and related equipment problems; as well as radio and television interference complaints. The position is a General Construction position and individuals must be able to travel and transfer to a new headquarters upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep PG&E’s communication systems operational to support both business and communication networks needed to provide electricity to our customers.
- Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others.
- Work with our Telecommunication Control Center to ensure that outages are minimized and clients are informed through a clearance process.
- Report problems to local management and escalate issues as need be.
- Learn to install and maintain remote solar system
- Learn to Install and maintain pressure, level & flow instrumentation
- Provide maintenance and repair of these systems in a timely and professional manner.
- Learn to install, calibrate, troubleshoot & replace various telemetry equipment to maintain the integrity of our canals and power houses
Required Education & Experience:
- Must be able to climb towers and be comfortable with heights
- Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters, bucket trucks and substations.
- Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
- Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
- Must be able to lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License
- Military experience
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
- Associate degree or technical certification in IT, Computer Science or Electronics
- Possess communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated work experience/knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
- Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- SCADA & Substation Experience
- Leadership experience
- Ability to foster teamwork, collaborative environment
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Possess Federal Communications General Radio Telephone License