Aerial Patroller

Requisition ID # 165839 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Gas Operations

Work Type: Hybrid

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

Acts as mission commander during aerial patrol flights and performs aerial patrolling of PG&E natural gas facilities in adherence and compliance with all PG&E guidelines, FAA regulations, and federal, state, and local laws. Collaborates with the pilot and crew to ensure compliance, safety, and cleanliness of an aircraft. Conducts pre-flight mission briefing, navigates flight path using GIS applications, operates multispectral equipment, observes and reports observations, and performs post-flight data processing.

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

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and assigned location, subject to change per business needs.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $34.13 to $54.33

Job Responsibilities

• Leads the team's day-to-day operations in support of the team and the supervisor.
• Schedules aerial patrol operations in coordination with supervisor, Aviation Services, Helicopter Operations, pilots, and contractors to meet patrol frequency requirements and accommodate special flight requests.
• Performs the Pipeline Patrol activities in accordance with PG&E policies and procedures to ensure compliance with code requirements.
• Supports special requests for collection of data as trained and/or qualified (e.g. photo & video collection, LiDAR collection, thermography, etc.)
• Maintains inventory of aerial patroller equipment.
• Provides regular metrics and program reports to supervisor.
• Directs quality control efforts for data collection and processing.
• Perform peer performance evaluations of aerial patrollers and pilots.
• Performs basic GIS functions required for daily patrol operations including creating custom lines for daily flights, quarterly flight plan cutting, monthly exceptions, daily flight track editing, daily flight track appending, project tracking dashboard creation.
• Maintains training, Operator Qualification, and performance evaluation records of aerial patrollers.
• Assists with the development and revision of current aerial patrol guidelines, training guides, etc.
• May act as a representative of the Pipeline Patrol Program and PG&E when attending conferences, events, etc.
• Coordinates across lines of business to ensure all work is being performed to client’s specifications
• Dispatches any observations found during patrols to field personnel for follow-up. Ensures all observations have been responded to.
• Perform duties of Associate level job, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED
• Aerial survey experience
• 1 Year GIS experience
• Current active certification in first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License or equivalent on day one of hire
• Completed safety training for Helicopters and Fixed-Wing aircraft
• Completed Three-Way communication tailboard training
• Must be willing and able to semi-annually pass a performance evaluation ride along.
• Be on call in the event of an emergency that requires rapid deployment
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds overhead
• Must be able to spend several hours per day in a small aircraft

Desired:

• Associate’s (AA/AS) degree desired
• 2 years aerial survey experience
• 2 years GIS experience
• 2 years LiDAR Operations experience
• Aviation experience
• Current active PG&E Operator Qualification 08-04, “Aerial Patrol”
• Completed Fixed-Wing Pinch Hitter training
• Completed Wilderness Survival training
• Completed HU training
• Understanding of PG&E’s line of business
• Knowledge and experience with safety and risk compliance
• Ability to adapt to changing environmental and weather conditions.
• Customer service experience and skills
• Active listening, informing, and learning skills
• Oral communication skills
• Team building skills
• Organizational skills