Station Operator - Concord, United States - PG&E Corporation

PG&E Corporation

Verified Company

Concord, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Requisition ID # 156862

Job Category:
Maintenance / Construction / Operations

Job Level:
Individual Contributor

Business Unit:
Gas Operations

Work Type:
Onsite

Job Location:
Concord

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

A shift or straight day employee who is responsible for operating, maintaining, and servicing of all underground storage facilities, Compressor Station facilities, transmission lines and appurtenant facilities with or without supervision.

The operator is responsible for all station routing changes using SCADA and manual and automatic valves in conjunction with pneumatic, electronic, and computer-based control systems and compressor.

Per LA 14-40, Station Operators are in 3 year commitment.

Responsibilities:

Operating and service duties include:
monitoring, taking reads from various meter and gauges, starting and stopping equipment. Shall have thorough knowledge of operating principles, equipment and operating procedures, safety rules and general operating orders. Shall be able to operate all facilities in automatic, semi-automatic and manual modes.

The Station Operator is responsible for all station routing changes using SCADA and manual and automatic valves in conjunction with pneumatic, electronic, and computer-based control systems and compressors.

Assists in training and instructing other employees in proper operating techniques

Maintenance duties include:
routine repair; greasing valves, cleaning separators, changing filters, repairing leaks, and providing assistance as needed. Assist in performing, testing and operating equipment. In addition, will be required to perform station security, cleaning, painting and housekeeping duties, and assist with material handling. Performs paperwork, as needed in the facility.

Specific Duties:
Compiles and generates reports using computer equipment and software. Updates various logs as required by PG&E standard practices.

Clearances:
writes, reviews, and facilitates approval through Gas System Operations (GSO) of all clearances at the facility.

Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, including emergency personnel "callouts." Manages all base radio communications, telephone and PC logging activities and takes appropriate action when necessary.

Monitors and processes data pertaining to gas operations such as, but not limited to, gas quality and SCADA. Assists in Station Operator training for new and existing Station Operators. May perform work at remote locations to monitor and operate gas facilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Must possess a valid California Driver's License
Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a minimum
Provisional hires, must pass the provisional training plan within timeline agreed to
Ability to work shift schedule
Willingness to work in remote locations

Desired Qualifications:

To better represent the communities we serve, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter listed will be given preference
Ability to work at heights
3 years experience in natural gas transmission or natural gas distribution field
Experience performing data entry on a computer system
Experience with SCADA
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via radio and phone
Strong ability to successfully perform multiple tasks under pressure

Pre-Employment Testing
Industrial Skills Test
Physical Test Battery
Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment
Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving
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