Job Description

Department Overview

Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. As a whole, Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E’s gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration and emergency response.

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

Position Summary

Manages teams directly or indirectly involved in operations & maintenance of the gas transmission and distribution system including completing all unplanned, emergent work and all mandated program work. Oversees personnel performing maintenance work, short-cycle construction work, I&R activities and all mandated programs.

Job Responsibilities

DOT-Emergency Response Only
Communicates business goals and objectives to the work group and holds all accountable to same.
Completes and maintains all work documentation and/or reporting.(seems a lot like last bullet)
Develops the business knowledge and technical skills of all field employees. Fosters teamwork within work group and across all company functions.
Ensures all associated paperwork and work packages are accurate.
Ensures compliance of: 1) leak grading and 2) L&M & Leak Survey tools and equipment as required by the CPUC.
Ensures mandated compliance dates and regulations are met
Ensures that customers' needs and expectations are met; ensures clear, professional, proactive communication with customers.
Ensures that work is executed safely including personal and public safety metrics
Ensures work is executed within scope, schedule and cost expectations
Facilitates weekly team meetings/tailboards and adjunct training as needed.
Fully implements and holds subordinates accountable for safety best practices and adherence to the safety accountability model. Ensures full compliance with the Injury & Illness Prevention Program, working closely with area Safety Program Coordinators.
Identifies and pursues productivity improvements and implements work practices to reduce operating costs while meeting corporate and regulatory compliance.
Leads root-cause investigations on all PG&E at-fault dig-ins and/or reportable events.
Manages a team a team of gas craft employees, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements and alignment with company values.
Manages a team of union represented employees
Manages emergency responses to all requests including equipment maintenance, ensuring employees respond in a timely manner and provide total quality service.
Monitors compliance to standards and specifications, to achieve high quality work the first time done. Develops action plans to address deficiencies in process or employee skill/knowledge and tracks the progress of those plans.
Monitors the Gas Operator Qualification (OQ) Program and ensures compliance. Maintains craft qualification records for employees, such as welding and plastic fusion as required by CPUC.
Oversees both projects and 2nd party contracting within the area of responsibility
Reviews all department maintenance documents for accuracy and completeness prior to filing for future reference or for audit purposes.
Reviews leak investigation documents and leak survey maps for accuracy and completeness.
Serves customers by providing timely completion of gas maintenance, gas construction, transmission & regulatory work, and or gas damage control.

Qualifications

Minimum:

High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma
Experience in gas industry, 5 years
CA Class C License, or equivalent
Ability to travel using personal vehicle
Ability to work on-call rotation
Ability to pass federally mandated random drug and alcohol testing

Desired:

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
Leadership experience, non-represented employees
Experience in customer service
Leadership experience, job-related
Experience in gas utility