Hydro Relay Protection Technician - Field & Test Expert

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Chico, CA, seeks an experienced Relay Protection Electrical Technician (Hydro) to install, test, calibrate, and maintain protective relay systems across generation facilities and transmission networks. The role is union represented (IBEW Local 1245) and subject to collective bargaining, with an emphasis on safe, reliable operation and NERC compliance.

Candidates must have apprenticeship background or journeyman status, strong print reading and schematics

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Experience with protective relay equipment in power generation or substations.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain protective relay equipment and related wiring.
• Calibrate electro-mechanical and microprocessor relays including distance, overcurrent, and voltage types.
• Operate a company vehicle and travel between multiple sites safely.
• Record and file test results; ensure safety standards are followed.

Skills

Protective relay systems

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Print reading & schematics

Safety compliance

Travel between sites

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician (CA)

Apprentice Electrician program

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Chico, CA, seeks an experienced Relay Protection Electrical Technician (Hydro) to install, test, calibrate, and maintain protective relay systems across generation facilities and transmission networks. The role is union represented (IBEW Local 1245) and subject to collective bargaining, with an emphasis on safe, reliable operation and NERC compliance.

Candidates must have apprenticeship background or journeyman status, strong print reading and schematics