Senior Welding Specialist

Pacific Gas and Electric; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Welding Specialist to enhance safety and compliance within gas operations. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining gas standards, ensuring high-quality work products, and leading technical teams. With a commitment to excellence, the incumbent will engage with various departments, manage project support, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This hybrid position allows for a blend of remote work and collaboration on-site, offering a competitive salary range reflective of skills and experience. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and innovation in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in gas operations.
• Familiarity with PG&E guidance documents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Update and create gas standards and procedures.
• Provide oversight and leadership to gas technical teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Critical thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate 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 from day one. The position involves approximately 10% travel and is hybrid, working remotely and at the assigned location within PG&E Service Territory (initially San Ramon, possibly Oakland).

Position Duties

1. Commitment to employee and public safety
2. Update and create gas standards, procedures, and specifications
3. Ensure work products are timely and high quality, meeting code requirements
4. Evaluate variance requests for deviations from standards and procedures
5. Interact with Engineering, Design, Maintenance, and Construction departments
6. Provide oversight and leadership to gas technical teams
7. Promote a compliance culture through training on gas standards and procedures
8. Collaborate with Materials department on specifications and quality management
9. Manage evaluation and approval of gas products and suppliers for safety and reliability
10. Work with stakeholders to incorporate input into standards and procedures, ensuring compliance and safety
11. Engage with industry and regulatory leaders for best practices and benchmarking

Specific Responsibilities of Senior Welding Specialist

1. Project Support: review weld matrices and drawings, respond to project issues
2. Supplier Quality: review vendor documentation, audit QC programs
3. Other: contribute to PG&E welding program, manage outside topics

Compensation Range

Bay Area Minimum: $109,000
Bay Area Maximum: $175,000

This role is eligible for PG&E’s incentive programs. Actual salary depends on skills, experience, and other factors.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead with company vision and values
• Participate in Gas Technical Teams
• Manage technical work procedures and documentation
• Handle multiple projects effectively
• Analyze and innovate solutions
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineers and communicate requirements
• Present findings to management

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 8 years relevant experience

Desired:

• Associate degree
• At least 5 years as a PG&E Journeyman Welder
• Familiarity with PG&E guidance documents
• AWS CWI Certification
• API 1169 Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information
• Critical thinking and organizational perspective
• Ability to develop recommendations and present to leadership
• Skills in continuous improvement and change management