Supervisor, Electric Distribution

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Auburn, CA

1d•$125,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Electric Distribution is part of Electric Operations Distribution Maintenance and Construction leadership, which manages teams directly or indirectly involved in maintaining or building parts of the service-territory distribution grid. The role provides safe and reliable electric service while ensuring compliance with California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) General Orders, safety regulations, and other regulatory requirements. The supervisor implements safety best practices and manages employee accountability, including compliance with the Injury & Illness Prevention Program. The supervisor oversees maintenance and construction work, supports employee development and performance, monitors field work and crew productivity, and communicates with customers. The role requires regular site visits, travel across the service territory, a flexible schedule, on-call availability, and responding to emergencies and outages. It is an onsite position located in Auburn.

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, with occasional overnight stays; must be able to travel and work a flexible schedule, be on call, and respond to emergencies throughout the service territory.
May 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 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

Lead with safe behaviors in all aspects of work performance and 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 regularly, at least 50% of the time, to monitor progress and employee performance.
Ensure customers’ needs and expectations are met through clear, professional, 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 and respond to complex field decisions using technical knowledge and experience, 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; may serve as a field leader, such as 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.