Electrical Technician

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Electrical Technician maintaining and calibrating protective relay systems for PG&E's power generation facilities. Involved in ensuring NERC Reliability Standards compliance and safe operations.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeVacaville • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86 per hourWebsite

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
Must be proficient in print reading, specifically elementaries (schematics) & diagram of connections
Must be able to calibrate electro-mechanical & microprocessor relays which include but not limited to distance, directional overcurrent, overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, differential, frequency, phase unbalance, negative sequence, loss of excitation
Must be able to test current transformers which include saturation, primary & secondary current ratio, voltage ratio & insulation resistance test
Must be able to test power & potential (instrument) transformers which include polarity, transformer turn ratio, voltage ratio, insulation resistance, oil dielectric, oil acidity, sudden pressure, moisture test
Must be able to test various transducers which include but not limited to voltage, watt, var, current, milli-volt
Pack and move from ground, trucks, or platforms; lift, carry, and install various tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds on mountainous terrain, dams, canals, stairways, and ladders
Use safety equipment such as eye, ear, foot, hand protection, as well as fall protection equipment
Work around chemicals, fuels, solvents, oils, acids, paints, and some substances identified in Proposition 65.
Maneuver frequently on stairs and ladders, over rock, gravel, concrete, metal grating, scaffolding and wood; which may include narrow and uneven surfaces; possibility of ice, oil, and/or water on surfaces
Ability to work with other technicians on testing and installing equipment
Recording and filing of test results
Operate a company vehicle
Must work safely at all times as defined by PG&E’s safety standards and procedures

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Install, field test and maintain protective relay equipment, relay carriers, supervisory equipment, station apparatus, instruments, remote and local control devices and associated wiring
Must be proficient in print reading, specifically elementaries (schematics) & diagram of connections
Must be able to calibrate electro-mechanical & microprocessor relays which include but not limited to distance, directional overcurrent, overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, differential, frequency, phase unbalance, negative sequence, loss of excitation
Must be able to test current transformers which include saturation, primary & secondary current ratio, voltage ratio & insulation resistance test
Must be able to test power & potential (instrument) transformers which include polarity, transformer turn ratio, voltage ratio, insulation resistance, oil dielectric, oil acidity, sudden pressure, moisture test
Must be able to test various transducers which include but not limited to voltage, watt, var, current, milli-volt
Pack and move from ground, trucks, or platforms; lift, carry, and install various tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds on mountainous terrain, dams, canals, stairways, and ladders
Use safety equipment such as eye, ear, foot, hand protection, as well as fall protection equipment
Work around chemicals, fuels, solvents, oils, acids, paints, and some substances identified in Proposition 65.
Maneuver frequently on stairs and ladders, over rock, gravel, concrete, metal grating, scaffolding and wood; which may include narrow and uneven surfaces; possibility of ice, oil, and/or water on surfaces
Ability to work with other technicians on testing and installing equipment
Recording and filing of test results
Operate a company vehicle
Must work safely at all times as defined by PG&E’s safety standards and procedures 🎯 Requirements
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
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Hard Skills & Tools

Relay Equipment InstallationTesting Current TransformersTesting Instrument TransformersCalibrating Microprocessor RelaysTesting TransducersReading SchematicsSafety Equipment UsageRecording Test ResultsLifting Heavy EquipmentOperating Company Vehicle

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAdaptability to Weather ConditionsAttention to Safety

Certifications

Valid California Driver's LicenseCertified Journey Level Electrician