Supervisor, Electric Distribution

PG&E•Auburn, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electric Operations Distribution Maintenance and Construction leadership team manages crews directly or indirectly involved in maintaining or building parts of PG&E’s distribution grid. Distribution leaders provide safe and reliable electric service while ensuring compliance with California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) General Orders, safety regulations, and other regulatory requirements. They implement safety best practices, manage employee accountability, and ensure compliance with the Injury & Illness Prevention Program. The supervisor oversees work across the service territory, visits work sites regularly, and helps ensure maintenance and construction projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality expectations. The role includes supervising staff, including bargaining unit employees, and may involve responding to emergencies and outages or serving as a field leader during major emergency activations. The position is onsite in Auburn and requires travel, schedule flexibility, and the ability to work in varied outdoor and remote conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction, field maintenance operations, or related electric utility experience.
Must obtain a California Driver’s License by the first day of employment.
Travel 10%–50% of the time, including occasional overnight stays.
Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including being on call and responding to emergencies throughout the service territory.
Ability to work outdoors in remote areas, steep or uneven terrain, and inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field.
Previous experience in the electric utility industry; journeyman lineman experience preferred.
Knowledge of California Public Utility Commission General Orders (GO) 95, 128, and 165.
Project management skills; T-300 Supervisors must have strong project management skills to oversee larger construction projects.
General computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Customer service orientation, including communication skills, initiative, and problem solving.
Knowledge of various bargaining unit contracts.
Demonstrated ability to uphold safety standards and participate in continuous process improvement.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or supervising bargaining unit personnel.
Ability to influence a team to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Experience using business metrics to motivate and influence performance.
Extensive leadership skills, including developing and conducting presentations to employees and management.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Model and lead safe behaviors in all aspects of work performance.
Promote a speak-up, listen-up, and follow-up culture.
Facilitate or lead weekly team meetings and safety tailboards, and conduct training as needed.
Visit work sites at least 50% of the time to monitor progress and employee performance.
Ensure customer needs and expectations are met through clear, professional, and proactive communication in field situations.
Ensure maintenance and construction work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
Complete and maintain work documentation and reporting.
Make complex field decisions using technical knowledge and experience while considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact.
Use resources effectively by monitoring crew productivity.
Build constructive peer relationships, treat direct reports equitably, and provide positive and constructive feedback.
Respond to emergencies and outages.
Potentially serve as a field leader, such as a District Storm Room Lead or Task Force Lead, during OEC/EOC major emergency activations.
Supervise staff, including bargaining unit employees, through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.