Position Summary:
This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. It is subject to collective bargaining.
An Apprentice Electric Distribution System Operator is a shift employee who is engaged in performing an Electric Distribution System Operator’s work as an assistant to and under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electric Distribution System Operator. The Apprentice will participate in formal, informal and on-going training in both classroom and on the job environments, including the completion of going on the job training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate electric outage information to various entities;
- Monitor real time operations of the electric distribution systems via multiple specific PG&E approved software applications.
- 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.
- 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)
- Coordinate clearance requests to work on equipment with various departments and outside agencies
- Calculate load flows, and adjust relay settings if needed (with input from operations engineering on either a real-time or previously identified basis);
- Promotes safety at all times
- Monitor and operate field equipment remotely (SCADA)
- Successfully perform multiple tasks under pressure
- Analyze electric system conditions (both routine and emergency) to equally determine and then implement proper course of action(s) needed;
- Accurately record work activities and duties perform meeting legal requirements.
- Research equipment via GIS mapping applications
- Develop a demonstrated operational knowledge of electric distribution systems
- 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:
- Identify and mitigate potential hazards to both company personnel and the public for equipment within their area of responsibility;
- Safely and efficiently restore electric distribution systems as required.
- Accurately log (document) daily operational information/ events/incidents and make proper notifications per established procedures
- Direct the safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment to field resources via radio and telephone (customer interaction)
Required Education & Experience:
- 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
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Previous shift work experience
- Relevant Hiring Hall or PG&E work experience
- Electrical line experience
- Experience performing data entry on a computer system; knowledge of basic office tool set (Word and Excel)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a High School diploma or GED
- Electrical or electronic field experience through the military, a utility, municipality, or construction
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Graduate of Northwest Lineman College
- 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
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License by day one of employment
- Previous experience in a dispatch center environment
- 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
- 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