Expert, Electric QVD Specialist

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Chico, CA

4d•$123,000 - $207,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electric Quality Verification Distribution (QVD) Specialist conducts field assessments on PG&E’s electric distribution facilities. These work assessments focus on verifying the quality of: Overhead (OH) and underground (UG) inspections as required by GO 165. Construction work performed by construction crews in conjunction with emergency and planned Electric Corrective (EC) notifications and General Construction work, to ensure facilities are repaired/constructed per the requirements of PG&E Construction Standards. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. Position will be located within the North Region. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Job-related experience, 7 years
Valid CA Driver’s License
Ability to travel 50% of the time within the PG&E service territory

Nice To Haves

Experience as Journeyman Lineman
Completion of a federal or state sanctioned apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation (e.g. IBEW Journeyman A Ticket) and/or union, non-union, or union-affiliated sponsored apprenticeship or equivalent experience
Extensive knowledge of High Voltage Electrical Systems
Advanced knowledge of General Orders 165, 95 and 128
Previous Utility experience as a Compliance Inspector, Journey Lineman, Field Engineer Technician, High Voltage Electrician
Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW)
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Other compliance or risk related certification, as applicable
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrates broad expertise and applies advanced knowledge to wide- ranging compliance and/or risk management issues.
Expert level knowledge of assigned area of business including processes and procedures
Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply internal control concepts and/or risk analysis & assessment
Strong problem solving, project management, and change management skills
Ability to manipulate data and draw conclusions / make recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex data effectively to a variety of audiences including executives
Highly flexible, self-directed, and able to adapt well to a rapidly changing environment
Advanced skills in MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Provides expertise to leadership and cross-functional teams regarding development, implementation, and monitoring of controls and mitigation plans.
May lead company response to regulatory data requests, investigations, audits, and other inquiries.
Regularly updates leadership on changes to requirements/standards, metrics, program effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement.
Leads the effort to identify, analyze and improve existing business processes within a department to meet new goals and objectives.
May participate in risk management forums at the enterprise level.
May act as team lead but does not have any direct reports.