Transmission Mechanic TPCO

Requisition ID # 169084 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Gas Operations

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Bakersfield

Department Overview

Gas Operations oversees the natural gas transmission and distribution operations. The team maintains and operates 6,700 miles of gas transmission pipeline, 43,000 miles of distribution main, 3.6 million gas services, three PG&E-owned storage facilities with 102 BCF capacity, nine compressor stations with 175K HP, and 5,000 measurement and control facilities. Gas Operations is comprised of approximately 6,000 coworkers.

Position Summary

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining.

A journeyman who, without direct supervision, installs, operates, tests, adjusts, repairs and maintains natural gas compressor station and gas transmission facilities including, but not limited to, servicing, calibrating and testing of gas measurement and regulation pneumatic and hydraulic control systems and devices. Duties shall include work planning, writing, holding clearances to support Gas Transmission projects and ILI (In-Lin Inspections) of Natural Gas Pipelines. Is skilled in the use of bench, hand and machine shop tools such as drill presses, grinders, lathes, mills and is capable of doing shop and routine welding. In addition, may be required to perform any of the work for which s/he has been provided training for in the apprenticeship.  Background training and experience shall be such that an employee performs these duties with skill and efficiency. Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. The individual must be able to drive safely, work extended hours, and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.

In addition to the duties noted below, the Transmission Mechanic-TPCO will work as part of a crew and at the direction of the Lead Gas Control Technician or Lead Mechanic-Welder on Transmission Project Clearance Operations as assigned by the supervisor in charge.

Per LA 14-40, Transmission Mechanics-TPCO are in 2 year commitment.

Due to the nature of specialized services provided from this classification the Transmission Mechanic the individuals must be able to travel upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home.

This position may be subject to Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC) review and approval at time of hire. Provisional hires will be required to participate in targeted training to achieve journey-level knowledge of the role and responsibilities.

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $ 68.55 per hour.  This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. 

 Job Responsibilities

• Installs/maintains/repairs mechanical and other equipment associated with the operation of gas facilities
• Ability to travel throughout PG&E service territory
• Work planning, writing, holding clearances to support Gas Transmission projects and ILI (In-Lin Inspections) of Natural Gas Pipelines.
• Adjusts and/or calibrates equipment; repairs non-operative equipment and devices.  Uses power tools and hand tools to remove and replace worn or damaged parts and repair/rebuild components that have been removed from equipment
• Performs necessary modifications to equipment and devices.  Uses hydraulic jacks, joists, or cranes during removal and replacement of parts/equipment
• Conducts visual, auditory, and mechanical inspections of equipment to determine the extent of repairs needed and to identify needed replacement parts.  Inspects and adjusts components on equipment to prevent premature failure of items.
• Cleans and lubricates moving parts
• Conducts safety inspections on equipment. Inspects equipment to assure proper operation
• Requires to be Operator qualified (OQ) to perform duties required to support clearance work.
• Services, operates, maintains, and secures valves and valve sites by visual inspection, facility maintenance (housekeeping), signage, and painting
• Drives mid-size and heavy-duty trucks, specialized equipment (i.e., all-terrain vehicle), and cars to job sites, which may be located in remote areas or in rugged terrain
• Inspects and maintains pipelines and station equipment to prevent failures; keep in compliance with regulatory agencies (CPUC, DOT, OSHA, EPA, etc.) requirements; uses a variety of tools to perform shop repairs of parts and equipment which may include welding
• Contributes toward Gas Safety Excellence goals by improving safety, reliability and affordability for one or more asset families and one or more life cycles

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License
• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)                                                                       
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds a minimum of one time a day
• Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
• Experience sufficient to perform job duties with skill and efficiency
• Ability to pass federally mandated random drug and alcohol testing
• Provisional hires must complete training within the agreed timeline
• Ability to travel throughout PG&E service territory

Desired Qualifications:

• 3 years’ experience with maintenance of natural gas pipelines and compressor equipment
• CA CDL Class A Permit, or equivalent, based on operational need
• Demonstrated knowledge and working experience with machine tools such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, and/or grinders
• Previous participation in and active safety program participation and/or safety leadership role
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills including use of MS Windows operating system, MS office suite
• Demonstrated knowledge and working experience with gas transmission and regulation
• To better represent the communities we serve within a timely manner, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be provided with additional consideration
• 1 year experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment

PG&E Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application, and all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit the Pre-employment testing program website.

• Physical Test Battery
• Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving
• Entrance Exam for Apprentice Transmission Mechanic