Apprentice Station Operator

Requisition ID # 167419 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Gas Operations

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Bay Point

Department Overview

Gas Pipeline Operations and Maintenance is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. GPO&M 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.

The Apprentice Station Operator will be 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 compressors.

*This is an 18 month Apprenticeship program with a three-year commitment to the Station Operator line of progression per LOA-24-06

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

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 $51.63 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. 

Responsibilities

• Operating and service duties include:
• Monitoring and taking reads from various meters and gauges
• Starting and stopping equipment.
• Having thorough knowledge of operating principles, equipment, operating procedures, safety rules and general operating orders.
• Operating all facilities in automatic, semi-automatic and manual modes.
• Routing all station changes using SCADA, manual and automatic valves in conjunction with pneumatic, electronic, and computer-based control systems and compressors.
• Assist with training and instructing new and existing 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.
• Assist with materials handling and processing paperwork as needed in the facility.
• 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.
• Take appropriate action in emergency situations, including emergency personnel “callouts.”
• Manages all base radio communications, telephone and PC logging activities and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Monitors and processes data pertaining to gas operations such as, but not limited to, gas quality and SCADA

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)
• Ability to work shift schedule
• Ability to pass federally mandated random drug and alcohol testing
•  Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Desired Qualifications:

• Related utility
• Knowledge and experience with SCADA
• Experience with Gas Transmission
• Experience performing data entry on a computer system
• 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
• To better represent the communities, we serve within a timely manner, have record of residence within 50 Miles of the headquarters

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.

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