Relay Protection Electrical Technician (IBEW)

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•San Jose, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Relay Protection Electrical Technician is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification subject to collective bargaining. The role performs complex work to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable, and NERC Reliability Standards-compliant operation of PG&E generating plants and transmission networks. Duties involve calibrating, installing, maintaining, operating, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling protective relay systems and associated equipment, including microprocessor and electromechanical relays, substation and electric utility protection systems, station automation, and SCADA systems. The position is based in San Jose and is onsite. Work is predominantly outdoors in all weather conditions, often near energized and rotating equipment, with exposure to loud noise and vibration. The technician must understand equipment labels and safety signs, learn and apply technical materials, and complete daily logs. The role requires safe driving, extended hours, travel or transfer to a new headquarters upon request, and use of company-provided PPE. The position may be subject to Joint Apprentice Training Committee review and approval. The stated starting wage is $81.55 per hour, subject to collectively bargained wage rates and increases. The stated rate is specific to the job locality and may depend on factors including skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Valid California Driver's License, or ability to obtain one by the first day of hire.
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 wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Ability to lift 100 pounds at least once a day.
Three years of experience testing protective relay equipment in a power station or high-voltage substation, or electrical technician-specific training and education.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, or a two-year Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and two years of experience in relay and control.
Previous Journeyman Electrical Technician experience with two or more years of experience in relay and control.
High-voltage electrical experience.
Ability to navigate and read information in MS Word and MS Excel.
Previous military experience in Power Production.

Responsibilities

Complete applicable documentation and test reports required for internal and Federal, State, and local regulatory compliance.
Perform electrical power switching.
Perform applicable testing and troubleshooting, and apply configurations to remote control and data acquisition systems such as SCADA and EMS.
Plan and schedule work, including submitting clearance applications to the Operations Control Center.
Test and commission integrated and non-integrated electrical systems, such as switchgear and network relays.
Direct and train Electrical Technician apprentices; may direct Electricians.
Program, install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor protective relays and automation and control systems, including synchronized end-to-end protection systems.
Maintain and make field revisions to engineering documents and drawings.
Lift, carry, and install tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds on mountainous terrain, dams, canals, stairways, and ladders.
Maneuver frequently on stairs and ladders and over rock, gravel, concrete, metal grating, scaffolding, and wood, including narrow or uneven surfaces that may have ice, oil, or water.
Work on ladders and other elevated structures using Personal Protective Equipment.
Operate a company vehicle.
Pack and move equipment, power and hand tools, and other materials from the ground, trucks, or platforms.
Work with other technicians to test and install equipment.
Record and file test results.
Work in a team environment and safely according to PG&E safety standards and procedures.
Perform other responsibilities assigned based on business need.