Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 1 day ago
Senior Vegetation Management Inspector
Auburn, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$47.94/hr - $47.94/hr
5+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Senior Vegetation Management Inspector to oversee vegetation management work on Electric Distribution or Transmission systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing contractor performance, and coordinating with various stakeholders to complete vegetation projects effectively.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Supports oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming, and other work as required
In field inspections expected to be up to 95% of the time
Supports the compliance with vegetation management program scope, contract adherence, and PG&E standards and specifications over the entire PG&E service territory
Participates in safety and tailboard meetings to ensure Company and regulatory standards and work procedures are being followed. All PG&E employees have ability to stop work when necessary
Acts as a customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E
On site supports the coordination between Contractors, Communities, Agencies, First Responders, and all other PG&E workgroups & stakeholders that may be involved in the successful completion of the vegetation project
Liaison to the Contractors to resolve obstacles to the completion of the work in a safe, cost effective, efficient, timely, and productive manner, such as managing time and expenses (T&E) in the field, in order to minimize rework and drive quality
Maintains personnel stay focused on the assigned job and the appropriate equipment is used. May approve scheduling and scope changes in the field with PG&E management and Contractors as required
Encourages public, contractor, and employee safety on site at all times by promoting positive leadership, positive safety culture, good catches, exhibiting an absolute commitment to safety for self and others, and by ensuring all applicable safety rules, regulations and standards are followed. Performs and documents Safety Observations and Good Catches
Notifying property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtaining any necessary authorizations from the property owners/agencies to perform the tree work
May do work verification inspections of locations for tree work completion
Tree-Related Outages: May perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages and attending outage meetings as requested
Tag Work: When assigned perform tracking, field checking, prescribing of work, and notifying of customers associated with non-routine locations. These locations may come from Electric Corrective (EC/LC) notifications, Gas OCW notifications, Customer Care & Billing (CC&B) Cases, or as assigned. Close out CC&B cases in the field after fielding the case
Emergency Response: May support emergency response such as directed by OEC, or level one operations. Such as dispatching tree crews, field checking sites, first responder stand-by agreements
Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations which may include, but are not limited to: Annual permits, Encroachment permits, Traffic Control Plans, railroad permits, Caltrans permits, and environmental protection measures as documented on Environmental Release to Construction
Proficient in electronic devices and documentation proficiency. As assigned, completes electronic and paper-based documentation and reporting
Required to maintain a Class C driver’s license
Required to participate in the Employer Pull Notice Program (EPN) with DMV
May audit work performed by VM Inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable standards
May assist with the training and onboarding of VM Inspectors
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Required to maintain a Class C driver's license
Must meet one of the experience requirements below:
Five (5) years of experience as a tree crew climber/tree crew foreman with at least two (2) years of line clearance certification OR
Five (5) years of experience as a Vegetation Management Inspector and Certified Arborist OR
Five (5) years of experience as a Registered Professional Forester OR
Five (5) years of experience as a Utility Inspector or higher classification with at least one (1) year of vegetation management experience OR
Four (4) years of Military Service with honorable discharge and at least one (1) year additional year of vegetation management inspection experience
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish
To better represent the communities we serve, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter locations will be given preference
OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification
Certified Tree Safety Professional certification
PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
Knowledge of forestry and/or utility vegetation management concepts, methods and techniques
Adaptability to work within a heavily regulated environment
Influence and negotiation skills, tact and diplomacy and political acumen to navigate sensitive customer/public issues
Good independent organizational, time management, prioritization and planning skills
Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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