Power Plant Technician - Electrical

Requisition ID # 173069 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Maxwell

Company

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation's cleanest energy to 15 million people in Northern and Central California.

Department Overview

PG&E’s Power Generation Department manages and operates the largest privately-owned hydroelectric system in the nation. These renewable electric generation resources, located mostly at high elevation in California mountain ranges including the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade mountains include 68 powerhouses, 184 miles of canals, 41 miles of flumes, 135 miles of tunnels, 19 miles of penstocks, 99 reservoirs, and 142,000 acres of watershed lands all covered by 26 operating licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

The Colusa Generating Station broke ground in the fourth quarter of 2008, with Construction and Commissioning completed in Dec 2010.  The plant is located 90 miles north of Sacramento just east of the interstate 5 corridor.   This state-of-the-art 2 x 1 GE 7FA combined cycle power plant generates 530 MW with the ability to produce another 140 MW, utilizing Duct Burners during peak usage.  The plant was designed using "dry cooling" technology - which uses 97% less water and produces 96% less discharge than a conventional water cooling system.  Compared to older plants, this combined cycle plant will produce 35% less carbon dioxide while providing enough electricity for nearly 400,000 Northern California customers.

Position Summary

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

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 $66.62 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. 

Performs general electrical maintenance to include, but not limited to the wiring and disconnection of motors; replacement of thermocouples and fuses; pulling wire and performing electrical checks. Troubleshoot electrical process systems. Repair and configure process transmitters, controllers, VFDs  etc. Reads and interprets mechanical flow diagrams, P&ID’s, and electrical single-line and wiring diagrams. Read and interprets hydraulic systems.  Assists staff with the ordering of parts and inventory control.  Applies safe work practices and participation in the station’s clearance procedures and performs data input into the work management system.  Reviews and updates plant procedures to assure information is current and accurate. This position primarily works weekday day shift but may work weekends or overtime to support the needs of the plan. This position may require ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts.

Cognitive Requirements- Reasoning: Requires the ability to use judgment and reasoning in carrying out job duties. Decision: Requires the ability to make decisions and take direction to/from others

Physical Requirements- Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or on the shoulder. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs scaffolding, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

-Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience

-Must possess a valid California Driver's License

-Ability to work in all types of weather extremes

-Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions

-Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays

-Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

-Minimum 5 years of Power Plant Electrical Maintenance or equivalent experience: such as Journey level electrical technician with 5 years of experience as a journeyman in heavy industry or processes.

Desired Qualifications:

-Demonstrated ability to read blue prints and troubleshoot systems

-Demonstrated knowledge of SAP

-Demonstrated work experience as a qualified Electrical Worker for up to 13.8 KV equipment.

-Demonstrated advanced oral and written communication skills

-Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player

-Demonstrated technical skills and experience with Microsoft Office products and programs

-Demonstrated GE Mark VI Programming/troubleshooting

-Demonstrated Emerson Ovation Programming/troubleshooting

-Demonstrated PLC Programming/troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Electrical – Journey level technician with 5 years of experience as a journeyman. Power plant or similar industry experience is preferred. Duties include safely performing electrical work using all types of precision meters and instrumentation and is engaged in testing, repairing, installing, and maintaining all types of electrical equipment at various voltage levels. Tasks may include but not be limited to the following: high and low voltage circuit testing, troubleshooting and repair, motor and electrical component installation, relay testing, calibration and setting, station battery maintenance, motor control center breaker maintenance, electrical trip testing, generator testing and maintenance, breaker maintenance, electrical switching, maintaining accurate prints and drawings, insulation and wiring, job planning, research and documentation, predictive, planned, and corrective maintenance.