Supervisor, Electric Distribution – Night

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

. Lead and manage teams involved in maintaining or building portions of the service territory distribution grid .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,000 - $226,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and project management skills in overseeing construction and maintenance operations within the Electric Utility industry, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Capable of effectively communicating, training, and managing teams while adhering to regulatory standards and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management SkillsElectric Utility ExperienceLeadership of Union-Represented PersonnelKnowledge of California Public Utility Commission General OrdersCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementField Maintenance OperationsSafety Standards ComplianceTechnical Decision MakingWork Documentation and ReportingAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingGeneral Computer Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipConstructive FeedbackInitiativeInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

California Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilityConstruction ManagementBargaining Unit ContractsCalifornia Public Utility Commission General OrdersJourneyman Lineman Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage teams involved in maintaining or building portions of the service territory distribution grid
Embody and lead safe behaviors and promote a speak-up, listen-up, and follow-up culture
Facilitate or lead weekly team meetings and safety tailboards
Conduct training as needed
Visit work sites at least 50% of the time to monitor progress and employee performance
Ensure customer needs and expectations are met through clear, professional, and proactive communication in field situations
Ensure maintenance and construction work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality expectations
Complete and maintain work documentation and reporting
Make complex field decisions using technical knowledge and experience while considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact
Monitor crew productivity and effectively utilize resources
Build constructive peer relationships and treat direct reports equitably
Provide positive and constructive feedback
Respond to emergencies and outages
Serve as a field leader during major emergency activations, such as District Storm Room Lead or Task Force Lead
Supervise staff, including bargaining unit employees, through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition

Requirements

What you’ll need

High-School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Field Maintenance operations, or related Electric Utility experience
Must obtain a California Driver’s License by first day of employment
Travel at least 10%–50% of the time with occasional overnight stays
Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including being on call and responding to emergencies throughout the service territory
Ability to work outside in remote areas, steep and/or uneven terrain, and inclement weather conditions
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field preferred
Previous experience in the Electric Utility industry; journeyman lineman experience preferred
Previous experience leading Union-represented personnel
Knowledge of California Public Utility Commission General Orders (GO) 95, 128, and 165
Project management skills; T-300 Supervisors must have strong project management skills to oversee larger construction projects
General computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
Customer service orientation, including communication skills, initiative, and problem solving
Knowledge of various bargaining unit contracts
Demonstrated ability to uphold safety standards and participate in continuous process improvement
Ability to influence a team to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience using business metrics to motivate and influence performance
Extensive leadership skills, including developing and conducting presentations to employees and management
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive compensation programs
Rewards and recognition