Field Engineering Technician
About The Position
The Field Engineering Technician (FET) inspects and evaluates maintenance and construction documentation for quality and compliance with PG&E requirements. The role interprets documentation that demonstrates compliance with company work procedures and prepares, conducts, and documents quality assessments using established review processes. The FET monitors quality, identifies and reports issues, and may recommend process improvements. This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining. It is a DOT-covered classification and subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. The role may involve 20%–50% office-to-office travel, with minimum overnight travel. The hourly rate ranges from $46.65 to $65.70. The starting hourly rate is $46.65, subject to collectively bargained wage increases. Actual pay depends on factors including skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Valid California Driver's License.
- Ability to work in all types of weather extremes and drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarters upon request at any time throughout the PG&E service territory, with no guarantees about how long the employee may be away from home.
- Ability to wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at least once a day.
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly and adapt to changing business conditions and ambiguity.
- Organizational skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Conflict-resolution skills, including listening and persuasion to obtain compliance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in field work, gas, and AutoCAD.
- Basic to intermediate Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Office skills.
- Strong math and computer skills, strong written and verbal communication, and attention to detail.
- Applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarters location will be given preference.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate maintenance and construction documentation for compliance with PG&E guidance documents and established quality review processes.
- Ensure submitted documentation is complete and accurate, and ensure field work is performed correctly, safety standards and procedures are followed, and work is completed in a timely manner and according to company requirements.
- Follow the established corrective action process for quality findings, using the Corrective Action Program when appropriate.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate, initiate, and ensure correction of discrepancies.
- Communicate with field personnel and supervisors to resolve issues appropriately and promptly.
- Communicate and exchange information, ideas, and data with peers inside and outside the department.
- Work independently, using appropriate methods and approaches to resolve problems and obtain solutions.
- Adhere to data and record-management requirements.
- Follow work procedures, standards, and policies related to assigned QA/QC work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
