Electrical Technician - Helms
Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Shaver Lake
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Requisition ID 165115 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction /
Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit:
Operations - Other Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Shaver Lake
Department Overview The of Electric Operations ensure the delivery
of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric
Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E’s electric
distribution and transmission operations, including planning,
engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management,
business planning, restoration and emergency response. The
Substation Maintenance and Construction Team is an integral part of
our Energy Delivery organization. They are responsible for safely
and reliably maintaining and constructing our high voltage
substations throughout the PG&E service territory of northern
and central California. Position Summary This is an IBEW Local 1245
represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience
representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to
collective bargaining. This position may be subject to Joint
Apprentice Training Committee (JATC) review and approval.
Provisional hires will be required to participate in targeted
training to achieve journey-level knowledge of electrical
technician roles and responsibilities. Electrical Technician is
expected to be proficient in the calibration, installation,
maintenance, and operation of the following: protective relays and
associated equipment which will ensure the efficient, safe,
reliable, and NERC Reliability Standards compliant operation of
PG&E and transmission networks. Responsible for performing work
involving an extremely high degree of complexity, including
troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining components
of protective relay systems (microprocessor and
electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility protection
systems; station automation and supervisory control and data
acquisition (SCADA) systems. The individual will work near
energized equipment and be exposed to loud noises. This job
requires the individual to comprehend various types of equipment
labels, safety signs, learn and apply technical materials and
complete daily logs. Work can be outdoors and in all weather
conditions. The individual must be able to drive safely, work
extended hours; and wear company provided Personal Protective
Equipment. PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company
in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time
of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively
bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate
for this position is $85.62 per hour. This wage rate is specific to
the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple
factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education,
licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic
location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Job Responsibilities Minimum: Must be at least 18 years of age Must
possess a High School diploma or GED Must possess and a maintain a
valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain on 1st day
of hire Ability to work in all types of weather extremes Ability to
drive safely in all weather and road conditions Ability to work
extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays Must be able to wear
company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Must be able
to lift 60 pounds a minimum of one time a day Successful completion
of an electrical technician apprenticeship 3 year experience
testing protective relay equipment in a power station or a high
voltage substation If hired as Provisional, must pass the
provisional training plan within one year from hire date Desired:
Four years of experience in relay and control Three years
Journeyman electrician in substation High voltage electrical
experience Ability to navigate and read information in MS Word and
MS Excel Previous military experience in Power Production
Pre-Employment Testing PG&E Employees: You must have qualified
on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application, and
all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on
prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please
visit the Pre-employment testing program website. Apprentice
Electrical Technician Test - ETT Test Physical Test Battery Work
Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving
Keywords: PG&E Corporation, Delano , Electrical Technician - Helms, Energy / Utilities , Shaver Lake, California
