Apprentice Telecommunications Technician T200 - Eureka, CA, United States - PG&E Corporation

Description

Job Category:
Maintenance / Construction / Operations

Business Unit:
Information Technology
IT T200 Maintenance and Operations maintains and operates PG&E's telecommunications, infrastructure, service centers and substation facilities.

We are a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions and support to our internal customers.

This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E.

Apprentice Telecommunications Technicians, work as an assistant to or under the general direction of a Telecommunications Technician.

They will assist to install, test and maintain telecommunications systems, including but not limited to intercommunication systems, telephone voice over IP systems, PBX, voice and data-switching systems, major operations computers, supervisory, power and telephone line carriers, microwave, SCADA Control systems , fiber optics, multiplex, radio – both voice and data, remote signal and remote control equipment, load frequency control, telemetering equipment, power systems including UPS, DC chargers and large battery banks.

Apprentice Telecommunications Technicians will trouble shoot from basic electronic schematics, both with and without assistance; install protective grounding on power systems and maintain communication circuit prints.

They are responsible for investigating, correcting, and/or making recommendations to correct user station equipment, personal computers and related equipment problems; as well as radio and television interference complaints.

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. 80 per hour. Keep PG&E's communication systems operational to support both business and communication networks needed to provide electricity to our customers.

Work with our Telecommunication Control Center to ensure that outages are minimized and clients are informed through a clearance process.

Report problems to local management and escalate issues as need be.
Learn to install, calibrate, troubleshoot & replace various telemetry equipment to maintain the integrity of our canals and power houses
Learn to install and maintain remote solar systems
Possess a valid Radio Telephone Operator License - FCC or Company-approved certificate
Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters, bucket trucks and substations.
Able and willing to perform physical activities as mentioned in the job posting (with accommodation, if required)
Able and willing to work in, with and around water
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Associate degree or technical certification in IT, Computer Science or Electronics
Possess communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated work experience/knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Possess Federal Communications General Radio Telephone License
Technical training background

Pre-Employment Testing

PG&E Employees:

You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application; You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application; For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit the Pre-Employment Testing Program website.

Apprentice Communication Technician Test
Industrial Skills Test
Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving