Requisition ID # 145931
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations; Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Electric Operations
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Ukiah; Eureka; Willits
Department Overview
The Electric Safety & Quality Management Organization provides oversight of compliance activities within Electric Operations. This includes ensuring that all compliance requirements are known, there are documented processes and controls, controls are tested and effective, and that evidence of compliance exists. The department is the primary liaison with external regulators (NERC/WECC, CPUC, CAISO, etc.), manages new and changing requirements, regulatory audits, incident reporting and review, and customer complaints. The department is responsible for leading compliance improvement initiatives.
Position Summary
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 division construction crews in conjunction with emergency and planned Electric Corrective (EC) notifications to ensure facilities are repaired/constructed per the requirements of PG&E Construction Standards.
- Compliance Inspection and Construction supervisors completed work verification of the inspectors and crews
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.
A reasonable salary range is:
Annual Minimum: $116,000.00
Annual Maximum: $184,000.00
Job Responsibilities
- Performs analysis on complex data models requiring customized reports and data and presents recommendations.Identifies the developmental needs of others, and coaches and mentors others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Performs complex quality assurance on data to ensure accurate data is used in reports, and resolve issues as needed. Leads moderate to complex projects with a medium to high corporate or functional priority.
- Leads the effort to identify, analyze and improve existing business processes within a department to meet new goals and objectives.
- Updates the maintenance plans based on test results or recommendations from the field in the SAP Work Management System per established work procedures.
- Manages daily work activities; reviews and approves priorities and work products.Leads Quality Audits of electric, gas, or generation facilities.
Qualification
Minimum
- High School Diploma or GED
- Seven (7) years of total relevant experience
- Valid CA Driver’s License
- Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW)
- 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
- Ability to travel 50% of the time within the PG&E service territory.
Desired:
- Bachelor’s Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Advanced knowledge of General Orders 165, 95 and 128
- Excellent understanding of the Electric Distribution Preventive Maintenance Program
- Advanced knowledge of the requirements of the OH and UG Construction Manual
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word skills. Proficiency with PowerPoint
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Broad knowledge of root cause investigation methods and techniques
- Previous PG&E experience as a Compliance Inspector, Journey Lineman, Field Engineer Technician, M&C Coordinator, Quality Auditor
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or equivalent
- ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Specialist
Purpose, Virtues and Stands
Our Purpose explains “why” we exist:
- Delivering for our hometowns
- Serving our planet
- Leading with love
Our Virtues capture “who” we need to be:
- Trustworthy
- Empathetic
- Curious
- Tenacious
- Nimble
- Owners
Our Stands are “what” we will achieve together:
- Everyone and everything is always safe
- Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
- It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
- A healthy environment and carbon-neutral energy system shall be the reality for all Californians
- Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors
More About Our Company
EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.
Employee Privacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA grants new and far-reaching privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information PG&E collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed through the following link: Employee Privacy Notice
PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws.