Electrical Technician

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

. Install, field test and maintain protective relay equipment, relay carriers, supervisory equipment, station apparatus, instruments, remote and local control devices, and associated wiring .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeChico • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing, testing, and maintaining protective relay systems and associated equipment in high voltage substations. Proficient in calibrating electro-mechanical and microprocessor relays while adhering to safety protocols and working in various environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protective Relay TestingElectro-Mechanical Relay CalibrationHigh Voltage Substation ExperienceCertified Journey Level ElectricianPrint Reading and Electrical Diagrams

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Hard Skills

Protective Relay Equipment InstallationCurrent Transformer TestingPower Transformer TestingPotential Transformer TestingTransducer TestingSCADA System MaintenanceElectrical Equipment TroubleshootingCalibrating Microprocessor RelaysCalibrating Electro-Mechanical RelaysLifting Heavy Equipment

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAdaptability to Weather ConditionsSafety Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Hydroelectric Powerhouse EquipmentTesting Instruments

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid California Driver's LicenseCertified Journey Level Electrician

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringRelay and Control SystemsHigh VoltageSubstation OperationsPG&E Service Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, field test and maintain protective relay equipment, relay carriers, supervisory equipment, station apparatus, instruments, remote and local control devices, and associated wiring
Calibrate electro-mechanical and microprocessor protective relays
Test current transformers, power and potential transformers, and various transducers
Troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, calibrate, and maintain protective relay systems, substation and electric utility protection systems, and SCADA systems
Safely operate and maintain hydroelectric powerhouses and related facilities
Record and file test results and complete daily logs
Work with other technicians on testing and installing equipment
Pack, move, lift, carry, and install tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds
Operate a company vehicle
Use required safety and fall-protection equipment
Work safely around energized equipment, chemicals, fuels, solvents, oils, acids, paints, and challenging outdoor terrain
Travel between numerous site locations during work hours
Work extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and in extreme weather conditions as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
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 lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Previous Journeyman Electrical Technician experience with two or more years of experience in relay and control
2 years experience testing protective relay equipment in a power station or high voltage substation
Certified journey level Electrician
Proficient in print reading, specifically elementaries (schematics) and diagrams of connections
Ability to calibrate electro-mechanical and microprocessor relays
Ability to test current transformers, power and potential transformers, and various transducers
Desired: A four year degree in Electrical Engineering OR a two year Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and two years of experience in relay and control
Desired: Successful completion of apprentice electrical technician program
Desired: Demonstrated experience with electromechanical and microprocessor protective relay devices in substations or powerhouses
Desired: Proficient in understanding and deciphering electrical drawings and schematics
Desired: Ability to travel and transfer to new hydro facilities within the PG&E service region
PG&E employees must qualify on prerequisite and secondary pre-employment tests

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collective bargaining representation by IBEW Local 1245
Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)