- 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
- 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 understand and apply technical concepts and procedures
- Strong ability to successfully perform multiple tasks under pressure
- Industrial Skills Test
- Physical Test Battery
- Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment
- Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving
Station Operator - CONCORD, United States - PG&E Corporation
Description
Requisition ID #
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
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.
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.
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.
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 $59.19 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.
This position is a DOT covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
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:
Desired Qualifications:
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.
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