Electrician - Electric & Hydro

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Cupertino, CA

127d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Journey-level position responsible for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and replacement of electrical equipment at the hydro power generation facilities. Electricians may work indoors, outdoors and in confined spaces. 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Must have a valid California Class C Driver’s License or obtain one within 10 days of hire.
Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds a minimum of one time a day
Must be a certified Journey-level Elect
CA CDL Class A Permit, or equivalent, subject to 150% driver/vehicle ratio
Successful completion of a PG&E Electrician apprenticeship or an IBEW/JATC-sanctioned Electrician apprenticeship

Nice To Haves

5+ years work experience as a Certified Journey-level Electrician in an industrial and/or generation work environment
PG&E construction or utility experience
Experience with electronic or mechanical equipment
Instrumentation and Control experience
Motor Control experience
Electrical Substation or Power Generation experience
High voltage experience
Experience working with testing equipment and troubleshooting
Certification(s) in safety training including but not limited to certification from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or Mine Health and Safety (MHSA)
Ability to reside within a 60 minute commute time from the headquarter location

Responsibilities

Conducts visual, auditory inspections and electrical testing of equipment to troubleshoot problems for repair or replacement.
Identify problems and researches needed repair via manuals, manufacturer's specification and schematics; records status of equipment into tracking system.
Test, repair, and install components of electrical equipment by using power tools, hand tools, and testing equipment – such work may involve climbing, working in elevated positions, tight spaces, and underground facilities -Work with chemical and chemical solutions, which includes, but not limited to, oil, grease, paint, PCB, and asbestos
Records completed maintenance, repairs and inspection results.
Provide quality information to be able to order required replacement parts
Provides and receives technical assistance to customers, associates, manufactures and suppliers regarding standards, procedures, equipment design changes and design flaws via telephone, wireless devices, or in person.
Operates pallet jack, forklift, crane, and man lift as required by job assignments
Must be able to work excessive overtime and drive under difficult and severe weather and road conditions like fog, snow, all weather.