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:
- Analyze electric system conditions (both routine and emergency) to equally determine and then implement proper course of action(s) needed;
- Develop a demonstrated operational knowledge of electric distribution systems
Safely and efficiently restore electric distribution systems as required. - Successfully perform multiple tasks under pressure
- 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:
- Monitor real time operations of the electric distribution systems via multiple specific PG&E approved software applications.
- Monitor and operate field equipment remotely (SCADA)
- 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.
- Identify and mitigate potential hazards to both company personnel and the public for equipment within their area of responsibility;
- Read and comprehend drawings, specifications and schematics.
- Accurately record work activities and duties perform meeting legal requirements.
- Direct the safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment to field resources via radio and telephone (customer interaction)
- Promotes safety at all times
- 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)
- Collaborate effectively with all levels of personnel, individually and/or in a team environment to accomplish the goals of each project.
Required Education & Experience:
- 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 High School diploma or GED
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- 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
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Graduate of Northwest Lineman College
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Previous experience in a dispatch center environment
- Previous shift work experience
- 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)
- Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
- Electrical line 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
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License by day one of employment
- Electrical or electronic field experience through the military, a utility, municipality, or construction