Supervisor, Electric Distribution

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

PG&E electric utility supervisor leading distribution grid maintenance and construction in Bakersfield. Overseeing crews, safety, customer service, project delivery, and emergency response.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeBakersfield • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading teams in electric utility operations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while effectively managing projects and resources. Proficient in customer service, communication, and problem-solving within a dynamic field environment.

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Electric Utility ExperienceProject Management SkillsKnowledge of CPUC General OrdersLeadership SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Field Maintenance OperationsConstruction ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsGeneral Computer SkillsJourneyman Lineman ExperienceSafety Standards CompliancePerformance ManagementBargaining Unit Contracts Knowledge

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInitiativeTeam LeadershipConstructive FeedbackCustomer Communication

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

California Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

CPUC ComplianceElectric ServiceSafety Best PracticesEmergency ResponseCross-Functional Team Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams maintaining and constructing parts of the service territory distribution grid
Provide safe and reliable electric service while maintaining CPUC, safety, and regulatory compliance
Implement safety best practices and manage employee accountability
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
Communicate proactively with customers 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 considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact
Monitor crew productivity and utilize resources effectively
Build constructive peer relationships and provide equitable, constructive feedback
Respond to emergencies and outages
Serve as a field leader during major emergency activations when assigned
Supervise staff through recruitment, selection, training, development, performance management, and rewards and recognition

Requirements

What you’ll need

High-school diploma or GED
Minimum 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 the first day of employment
Ability to travel 10%–50% with occasional overnight stays
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call duties and emergency response
Ability to work outdoors in remote areas, steep or uneven terrain, and inclement weather
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field (desired)
Previous electric utility industry experience (desired)
Journeyman lineman experience (preferred)
Knowledge of CPUC General Orders 95, 128, and 165
Project management skills; T-300 Supervisors must oversee larger construction projects
General computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
Customer service orientation, communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of bargaining unit contracts
Ability to uphold safety standards and participate in continuous process improvement
Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or supervising bargaining unit personnel
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience using business metrics to motivate and influence performance
Leadership skills, including developing and conducting presentations to employees and management
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary range of $125,000.00–$215,000.00 per year
Occasional overnight stays associated with business travel
Rewards and recognition for employees