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Requisition ID # 170241 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Gas Operations

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Modesto

Department Overview 

Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers.  Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E's gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration and emergency response.

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.

An employee who is a journeyman and without direct supervision is engaged in the technology associated with the installation, adjusting, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and electronic gas measurement, instrumentation and control systems and all other equipment appurtenant to the operation of gas facilities. Employees must be able to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces, including gas substructures, vaults, and manholes. Work may involve physically demanding conditions, limited access areas, and strict adherence to safety and confined-space entry procedures.

Employees may be required to act in a lead capacity, supervising the work of other employees in lower classifications engaged in this work. Employee's background of apprenticeship and experience shall be such that these duties are performed with skill and efficiency

This position may be subject to Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC) review and approval at time of hire. Provisional hires will be required to participate in targeted training to achieve journey-level knowledge of the role and responsibilities.

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

This position will be used to fill vacancies in the Central Valley region. The position headquarters in Modesto subject to change based on business needs.

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 $69.14 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 

• Installs, adjusts, tests, operates, maintains and repairs of telecommunication equipment as an assistant to a Gas Transmission Technician.
• Writes and holds pipeline and station clearances.
• Engages in the technology are associated with the installation, adjusting, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and electronic gas measurement, instrumentation and control systems and all other equipment appurtenant to the operation of gas facilities.
• DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency

Qualifications

Minimum: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Experience as Measurement and Control Mechanic
• Ability to work extended hours, nights and on weekends, and overtime based on business needs.
• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)                                                                        
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to complete provisional training plan within timeline agreed to with Joint Apprentice Training Committee
• Ability to pass federally mandated random drug and alcohol testing
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License or equivalent

Desired Qualifications: 

• Five years of hands-on experience in instrumentation
• Three years of knowledge of electronics measurement and control experience; and equipment instrumentation/troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with maintenance of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)/LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) facilities a plus.
• Three years of experience in Industrial HVAC systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Three years of experience in Oil and Gas facilities, including exposure to industrial equipment, processes, and safety procedures
• Completion of formal education program in industrial instrumentation, covering measurement, control systems, calibration, and process automation
• Basic computer skills including use of MS Windows operating system, MS office suite. Knowledge and working experience with gas regulation, measurement, and basic data communication techniques is desirable.
• Basic math understanding and use including applied knowledge of Ohm's Law.
• Knowledge and working experience with electrical power systems and equipment.
• To better represent the communities, we serve within a timely manner, live within 60 miles of the headquarter location

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.

• Physical Test Battery
• Industrial Skills Test
• Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving
• Gas Control Tech Test