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Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 13 hours ago

Quality Assurance Specialist, Principal

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is dedicated to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to millions in California. The Principal Quality Assurance Specialist will perform QA assessments, develop reports on non-conformances, and support compliance and risk management initiatives across Electric Operations.
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Responsibilities

Develops and presents quality non- conformance data and trending to executive leadership
Works with Senior Management to promote development of the quality management system and ensure integration with the integrated safety management system
Leads and drives complex, cross functional strategic improvement initiatives and the standardization of common QA/QC processes
Coaches and mentors less experienced employees on quality and lean tools
Performs benchmarking and reviews of non-employee work quality to establish baseline standards
Ensures quality team is versed in quality assurance and lean principles
Participates and represents PG&E’s quality programs in industry activities and events
Provides training and/or feedback to Inspectors related to the selection of the appropriate FDA for maintenance issues identified and required information for LC or EC notifications

Qualification

Quality auditing experienceElectric infrastructure constructionRegulatory compliance knowledgeASQ certificationsData analysis skillsProject management skillsAnalytical skillsField experienceLean trainingCommunication skills

Required

High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma
Relevant utility industry experience, 10 years
CA Class C License, or equivalent
30% Field - 70% Office
Ability to travel up to 50% of working time with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management or related field or equivalent experience
3 years of quality auditing/quality inspection experience
7 years equivalent experience in electric infrastructure construction and quality
10 years Electric Journeyman utility experience
ASQ Quality Improvement Associate Certification
ASQ Quality Inspector/Auditor Certification
Six Sigma or other Lean/Quality related training
Advanced data analysis and reporting skills
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements for inspection compliance – GO 165/95/128, ETPM
Electric Utility Experience – GO 165 Field Compliance Inspections, Maintenance & Construction, Quality Control, Quality Verification, CIRT, Asset Strategy, Standards, Work Methods and Procedures
Current or previous PG&E supervisory experience over Compliance Inspector, Linemen, QA or QC Specialist
Expert knowledge of the requirements of Transmission Preventative Maintenance Manual - ETPM
Expert level knowledge of assigned area of business including processes and procedures
Ability to manage project and other group initiatives
Highly advanced analytical, program management, and communications skills
Ability to influence others in order to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment to act
Field experience with electric, gas or power generation construction
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the electric asset preventative maintenance manual
Master knowledge and understanding of relevant federal, state, and local construction codes and standards and PGE construction standards, bulletins and guidance documents

Benefits

Eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs

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

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (42)
2024 (32)
2023 (14)
2022 (22)
2021 (16)
2020 (18)

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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