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Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 1 day ago

Electric Quality Control Specialist Expert (Transmission)- Various Locations

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is dedicated to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric Quality Control Specialist, Expert conducts assessments on electric distribution and transmission facilities to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Works independently, utilizing advanced knowledge of electric utility regulatory general orders to complete deep reviews and analysis, uncovers complex findings and root causes and prepares comprehensive recommendations for leadership
Works with division leaders on identifying root causes, trends, process improvements and implementing solutions
Provides assistance and coaching, including on the job training for Electric Quality Control Specialists. May handle questions regarding complex verification situations. Acts as a technical resource for PS&R
As assigned, validates quality of completed work by compliance inspectors using advanced knowledge of construction standards and general orders. May participate in, or facilitate, departmental special projects or initiatives
As assigned, validates the quality of work completed by Electric Quality Control Specialists, Senior and Expert
May participate in, or facilitate, post verification review meetings summarizing and presenting complex findings. Uses technology and communication skills to present appropriate content for target audience. Conveys findings and recommendations. Assists in, or develops, new methods for communicating issues, concerns, and best practices
May be assigned to perform additional audit, quality control and/or validation activities to support compliance with CPUC GO 165, 128 and 174 or to support other regulatory audit requirements
Understands, demonstrates, and coaches Electric Quality Control Specialists on all company and regulatory safety practices and requirements
Identifies, recommends, and assists in resolving gaps between external requirements and internal standards
Identifies, recommends, and assists in establishing new processes for emergent quality control audit requests
When necessary, may participate in tailboard discussions with Compliance Inspectors within all divisions
Assists in validating updates made to Call Book
Conduct quality control audits in Divisions where a Specialist has vacated
Leads and supports the development of training and onboarding initiatives for internal peers, senior specialists, and contract support
Identifies root causes, trends, process improvements and implementing solutions
Due to the nature of the specialized services provided by the classification, will be required to travel in these assignments with overnight stays based on business needs
Ability to travel throughout PG&E Service territory in the North Coast, North Valley, Central, and Southern Regions

Qualification

Electric utility experienceQuality control auditingRegulatory compliance knowledgeEngineering degreeQuality Auditor certificationQuality Improvement Associate certificationCoaching skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Seven years of relevant utility industry experience such as, or similar to, a journeyman lineworker, electrician, system operator, or electrical engineer with an understanding of Distribution, Transmission, and Substation assets and inspection activities
A valid California Class C Driver's License

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering or job-related discipline
Experience in an electric Journey position, 5 years
Experience in electric maintenance and construction, or related, 7 years
Ability to travel throughout PG&E Service territory in the North Coast, North Valley, Central, and Southern Regions with overnight stays
ASQ-American Society for Quality CQA-Certified Quality Auditor certification
ASQ-American Society for Quality CQIA-Certified Quality Improvement Associate certification
Record of Electric Utility Apprentice Program training completion
QEW- Qualified Electrical Worker certification

Company

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$30.29B
Key Investors
DOE Loan Programs OfficeUS Department of Energy
2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.35B
2024-09-24Grant· $34.5M

Leadership Team

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Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
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Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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