Vegetation Management Inspector(IBEW)- GC- Central Coast/Los Padres Region

Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Requisition ID # 119086Job Category : Maintenance / Construction / OperationsJob Level : Individual ContributorBusiness Unit: Wildfire RiskThis position will be used to fill vacancies in the Central Coast Region and Los Padres Region, headquarter locations may vary throughout service territory. This position may be headquartered in Buelton, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Templeton and other locations based on business needs.Department OverviewThe men and women of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration, emergency response and vegetation management.Position SummaryThis 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. Performs direct oversight of vegetation management work conducted on Electric Distribution or Transmission systems. Responsibilities include overseeing field safety, work quality, customer relations, public safety, permit compliance, and contractor performance. Job duties are outlined below.The Vegetation management inspector-GC is a General Construction position and individuals must be able to travel and transfer to a new headquarters 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.Job ResponsibilitiesPatrolling: perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes.identifying required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of- way; prescribing tree work to be performed;document inspection done.Notifying property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtaining any necessary authorizations fromthe property owners/agencies to perform the tree work.May do work verification inspections of locations for tree work completionTree-Related Outages: May perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages and attendingoutage meetings as requested.Tag Work: When assigned perform tracking, field checking, prescribing of work, and notifying of customersassociated 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&Bcases in the field after fielding the caseEmergency 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.Primarily works independently as instructed by SupervisorSupports oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming,and other work as required.Supports the compliance with vegetation management program scope, contract adherence, and PG&Estandards and specifications over the entire PG&E service territory.Participates in Contractor safety and tailboard meetings to ensure crews follow Company and regulatory (e.g.OSHA) safety, standards and work procedures. Vegetation Management Inspectors are authorized andexpected to suspend Contractor 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 allother PG&E workgroups & stakeholders that may be involved in the successful completion of the vegetationproject.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 protectionmeasures as documented on Environmental Release to Construction.Proficient in electronic devices and documentation proficiency. As assigned, completes electronic and paperbased documentation and reporting.Required to participate in the Employer Pull Notice Program (EPN) with DMVQualificationsMinimum:Valid Class C Driver's License with no major incidentsHigh School diploma or GEDAbility to obtain 911 Standby training within one year of start datePre- Inspector Structure Learning Path (SLP) within one year of start dateDesired:Bilingual in English and SpanishTo better represent the communities we serve, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference1 year of related field-based experience (e.g. tree work, forestry, landscaping/gardening)2-year degree OR higher education (BA/BS) in a related fieldCertified Arborist or Utility SpecialistAmerican Society of Consulting Arborist Registered, 4 years' experience in forestry, or arboriculture industryCompletion of the PG&E Power Pathway programMilitary Service with honorable dischargePre-Employment TestingPG&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.Post Offer Physical Assessment (POPA)Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving#featuredjob

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