Electric Distribution Field Supervisor

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Hayward, CA is seeking a Supervisory professional to lead electric distribution operations and oversee maintenance and construction projects. The role focuses on safe, compliant execution and effective team leadership in a demanding field environment.

The position requires strong adherence to CPUC rules, a minimum of five years in related electric utility roles, and the ability to travel as needed. A California driver’s license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction, field maintenance operations, or related electric utility experience.
• Must obtain a California Driver's License by first day of employment.
• Desired: Previous experience in the electric utility industry; Journeyman Lineman experience preferred.
• Associates Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Travels at least 20% of the time with occasional overnight stays. Ensures maintenance and construction work is completed on time and within budget and quality expectations, while monitoring compliance to standards and specifications. Develops and/or executes action plans to address deficiencies in process or employee skill/knowledge and track the progress of those plans.
• Provides current, direct, complete and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others. Builds constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and treats direct reports equitably.
• Completes and maintains all work documentation and reporting. Effectively utilizes resources by monitoring crew productivity. Identifies and pursues productivity improvements and implements work practices to reduce operating costs while meeting corporate and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews current work practices for operational efficiencies and deficiencies. Identifies and reacts to complex field decisions, utilizing technical knowledge and experience to move forward quickly, considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact.
• Ensures that customers' needs and expectations are met. Provides clear, professional, proactive communication with customers in a variety of field situations during the project, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety. Facilitates and leads weekly team meetings/tailboards. Regularly visits field work sites to monitor progress and employee performance. Develops and maintains regional contacts and interacts with local government.
• Proactively prepares for emergency situations; supports company efforts during emergencies. Supervises staff including bargaining unit employees, to accomplish results through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, or Business Administration

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Hayward, CA is seeking a Supervisory professional to lead electric distribution operations and oversee maintenance and construction projects. The role focuses on safe, compliant execution and effective team leadership in a demanding field environment.

The position requires strong adherence to CPUC rules, a minimum of five years in related electric utility roles, and the ability to travel as needed. A California driver’s license is mandatory.