Senior Welding Specialist

PG&E; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Gas Standards Engineering department. This hybrid role involves developing and maintaining gas standards to ensure compliance with safety regulations, while also providing leadership and oversight to technical teams. The position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, manage projects, and contribute to a culture of safety and excellence. If you have a strong background in gas operations and a passion for problem-solving, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in gas standards and procedures.
• 5+ years as PG&E Journeyman Welder is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain gas standards and procedures for compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and manage technical documents.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA degree

Tools

AWS CWI certification

API 1169 certification

Job description

Requisition ID# 164277

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Gas Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Ramon

Department Overview

This position is located within the Gas Standards Engineering department supporting the company's Gas Operations. Gas Operations activities include engineering, construction, maintenance, and safe operation of approximately 5,700 miles of gas transmission pipelines and 42,000 miles of gas distribution pipelines serving 4.4 million gas customers throughout northern and central California.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Supervisor of Standards Engineering and is responsible for developing and maintaining effective gas standards and procedures that enable PG&E to meet or exceed compliance with applicable codes and regulations and ensure public and employee safety. The role requires providing clear, understandable gas standards aligned with operator qualifications (OQs) and training. Excellence in execution is essential for PG&E to become a leading utility in the U.S.

Incumbent may need a valid California driver's license on day one. The position requires approximately 10% travel. It is a hybrid role, working remotely and at the assigned location within PG&E's service territory, initially San Ramon, possibly Oakland in the future.

Position Duties

• Commitment to employee and public safety
• Update and create gas standards, procedures, and specifications
• Ensure work products meet or exceed applicable code requirements
• Evaluate variance requests for deviations from standards
• Interact with Engineering, Design, Maintenance, and Construction departments
• Provide oversight and leadership to gas technical teams
• Promote a compliance-driven culture through training and engagement
• Collaborate with Materials department on specifications and quality management
• Manage evaluation and approval of new and modified gas products and suppliers
• Work with stakeholders to incorporate input into standards and procedures
• Benchmark with industry leaders to incorporate best practices

Specific Responsibilities for Senior Welding Specialist

• Review weld matrices and drawings during project design
• Respond to project-specific inquiries from welders, inspectors, engineers
• Review vendor PQR/WPS and design drawings for compliance
• Audit vendor QC programs
• Contribute to PG&E's welding program and manage related topics

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role in the Bay Area is $109,000 to $175,000, depending on skills, experience, and other factors. The role is eligible for incentive programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and embody company vision and values
• Participate as a member of Gas Technical Teams
• Manage technical documents and projects
• Analyze and provide insights on technical issues
• Manage multiple projects effectively
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering teams and communicate requirements
• Present findings and recommendations to management

Qualifications

Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent, 8 years relevant experience

Desired: AA degree, 5+ years as PG&E Journeyman Welder, familiarity with PG&E documents, AWS CWI, API 1169 certifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Apply technical knowledge to resolve issues
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Critical thinking and continuous improvement skills