High-Voltage Relay Protection Technician (Field)

PG&E; Fulton (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in Fulton, CA, is seeking a Relay Protection Electrical Technician. This IBEW Local 1245 represented position involves calibration, installation, maintenance, and operation of protective relays and associated equipment to meet NERC standards.

Work is outdoors, near energized equipment, with potential long hours and travel to PG&E headquarter as needed. The role requires safety-first execution, ability to work in varied weather, and strong collaboration with teams on SCADA/EMS systems.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain on 1st day of hire.
• Ability to work in all types of weather extremes.
• Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to wear company provided PPE.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day.
• 3 year experience testing protective relay equipment in a power station or high voltage substation or electrical technician specific training and education.

Responsibilities

• Completes all applicable documentation and test reports required to meet internal and Federal, State and local regulatory compliance.
• Performs electrical power switching.
• Performs testing and troubleshooting, and applies configurations to remote control and data acquisition systems (SCADA, EMS).
• Plans and schedules work, including submitting clearance applications to the Operations Control Center.
• Tests and commissions integrated and non-integrated electrical systems (switchgear, network relays).
• Directs and trains Electrical Technician apprentices; may direct Electricians.
• Performs programming, installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance of protective relays, automation and control systems.
• Maintains and updates engineering documents and drawings.

Skills

California Driver's License

Lift 100 pounds

Extended hours

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

PG&E in Fulton, CA, is seeking a Relay Protection Electrical Technician. This IBEW Local 1245 represented position involves calibration, installation, maintenance, and operation of protective relays and associated equipment to meet NERC standards.

Work is outdoors, near energized equipment, with potential long hours and travel to PG&E headquarter as needed. The role requires safety-first execution, ability to work in varied weather, and strong collaboration with teams on SCADA/EMS systems.