Distribution Gas System Operator
 PG&E | |
 United States, California, San Ramon | |
 Nov 17, 2025 | |
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Requisition ID# 168550 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Gas Operations Work Type: Onsite Job Location: San Ramon Department Overview The Gas Distribution Control Center is a 24/7/365 operation ran by a qualified and talented group of Distribution Gas System Operators committed to delivering gas safety excellence by: * Putting safety and people at the heart of everything we do * Maintaining the health of our system by predictively and proactively monitoring the gas distribution system * Responding to emergencies and working with field operations to restore service to customers * Continuously improving the effectiveness and affordability of our processes Position Summary This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining. Provisional Journeyman - Distribution Gas System Operator is one who will be expected to successfully complete their training to become a qualified Journeyman Operator. Must comply with PHMSA Control Room Management Regulation, 49 CFR 192.631. A Distribution Gas System operator monitors the gas distribution system, is a safety champion, has a high level of analytical skills and is trained to recognize an Abnormal Operating Condition (AOC), do an analysis of pressure trends and make a callout to the field. Ability to recognize both audible and visual alarms is a requirement of the position. Gas Control monitors the entire service territory for PG&E so we handle many emergencies daily and are highly trained in emergency response. You will work in a control room with a high level of technology that is recognized industry wide. PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time ofthe jobposting. This position issubject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for thisposition is $67.86 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors,including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications,experience, market value, geographiclocation, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. Job Responsibilities * Have a safety-first mindset in a heavily regulated industry * Monitor the Gas Distribution system and respond to Scada alarms * Identify abnormal operating conditions and respond in a timely manner * Work well with others in an emergency-based control room environment * Multi-task and maintain situational awareness * Acknowledge, perform analysis and respond to alarms * Perform necessary callouts and issue field maintenance work requests * Document and execute routine and emergency gas clearances * Be an effective communicator, utilize phonetic alphabet and 3-way communication * Gather information, process data and follow procedures * Provide a detailed description of what you are seeing on SCADA to the field over the phone * Take appropriate actions during emergency situation * Maintain records to ensure compliance with regulatory partners * Utilize multiple forms of technology * Work 12 hour rotating shifts, Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays, modified DuPont with built in relief schedules * Maintain up to date training requirements and certifications Qualifications Minimum:
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Pre-Employment Testing PG&E Employees:You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application, and all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit thePre-employment testing programwebsite.
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