Engineering Technician II

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Danville is seeking an Electric Unit Technician to perform field testing, support lab testing activities, and assist with investigations and equipment failure analysis. This mid-level technician role involves hands-on work with electrical systems and requires travel across the service area.

Responsibilities include setting up test fixtures, operating test equipment, and maintaining lab facilities.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or similar appropriate area of study or equivalent education/experience.
• 2 years of experience as Engineering Technician I or in a related electrical role.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license or ability to obtain one by first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Travel 50% to 75% of the time to PG&E facilities across the service area.
• Perform field testing and measurements such as substations, ground grids and soil resistivity.
• Support onsite electrical testing in ATS High Current Yard and High Voltage Lab; assist investigations and failure analysis.

Education

AA degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or similar

Tools

Hi-pot equipment

Megger

Test fixtures

Lab equipment

Job description

Requisition ID# 174741

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Danville

Department Overview

The Applied Technology Services (ATS) Engineering staff provides engineering, testing and analysis services and expertise across multiple disciplines to various company organizations to identify, diagnose and solve technical problems. The staff provides consultation and advice to clients to proactively avoid future problems by specifying equipment, materials and methods that are best practices in the industry. Services include inspections, failure analysis, performance assessments, and evaluations on a wide variety of systems and components ranging from in-service concrete to hydroelectric turbine blades to distributed generation. The engineering staff partners with management in the creation of bid proposals for requested client work. The incumbents maintain knowledge of and adhere to all company and regulatory safety and quality processes and procedures.

Position Summary

This position is represented by Engineers & Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining.

ATS Electric Unit Technicians work with the Electrical Engineers and Staff of the ATS Electric Unit and other ATS Units to perform field testing, support lab testing activities and assist with investigations and equipment failure analysis work. This position is the mid-level, fully experienced, and skilled level of Engineering Technician for hands-on work.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the timeofthe job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to anindividualwill be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses orcertifications,experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internalequity.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $56.94 to $63.03, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Job Responsibilities

Electric unit technicians travel to PG&E facilities in locations throughout the service territory and perform field testing & measurements such as:

• Substation and Powerplant Ground Grid Measurements
• Substation and Powerplant Ground Grid Continuity Testing
• Soil Resistivity Measurements

Electric unit technicians also help support onsite electrical testing activities in the ATS High Current Yard and High Voltage Lab and assist with investigations and failure analysis work.

This work may include:

• Fabricating and setting up test fixtures
• Operating test equipment (Hi-pot, Megger, etc.)
• Setting up and operating Test Yards & Labs
• Dismantling, disassembling, and disposing of equipment
• Material handling & logistical support
• Lab and test equipment maintenance and calibration

Travel is required between 50% to 75% of the time. When in the field, Technicians are expected to work independently or as part of a two-person team.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• AA degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or similar appropriate area of study; Or the equivalent education and experience
• 2 years of experience as Engineering Technician I, or, as an Electrician, Electric Technician, or similar role
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license or ability to obtain one by the first day of employment

Desired:

• Three years or more of experience as an Electrician, Electric Technician, or similar role
• Knowledge of electrical testing techniques, test equipment, and materials involved
• Familiarity with Quality Programs
• NETA certification is highly desirable or equivalent to high-voltage electrical testing, maintenance and commissioning.