Hydro Utility Operator

• Patrol, monitor, survey and inspect PG&E's hydroelectric assets
• Check and ensure water flow and levels remain unobstructed and compliant
• Monitor, maintain, clean, patrol, test and make minor repairs to hydroelectric equipment
• Maintain buildings and grounds associated with hydroelectric assets
• Clean and maintain canals, ditches, roads, dams, water gates and related water systems
• Assist with routine tests on automatic equipment and installation or maintenance of measuring devices
• Regulate water diversions to customers when needed
• Drive inspection routes in all traffic and weather conditions
• Inspect dams, reservoirs, water conveyance structures, roads, bridges, safety signs and related assets on foot or using vehicles, boats, helicopters, drones or UTVs
• Identify, document and report damage, service interruptions, water clarity and turbidity issues
• Communicate with supervisors, switching centers, coworkers, foremen, crew members, homeowners and the public regarding safety and operating conditions
• Record field findings, hazards, deficiencies, proposed solutions and repair needs
• Use computers and mobile devices to schedule work, prepare reports, assign corrective work, email and attend remote meetings
• Plan inspection routes, conduct vehicle pre-operation safety inspections and participate in tailboard, training and procedural meetings
• Use hand and power tools, pumps and hoses to maintain and repair water systems
• Operate controls, buttons, dials and switches to regulate power production, temperature and water flow
• Fuel vehicles and premix oil and fuels for tools and equipment
• Operate heavy equipment such as snow-cats, UTVs, boats and drones based on qualifications
• Provide on-the-job training and assistance to other crew members

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License Permit by Day 1 of hire
• Must possess and maintain a valid DMV Medical Card by Day 1 of hire
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work around bodies of water
• Ability to work from a helicopter
• 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, holidays and various work schedules
• Must be able to wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Ability to work alone in remote areas at times
• Ability to work in remote work locations with possible exposure to poison oak, snakes, spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ticks and rodents
• Must be able to maneuver on steep and/or uneven terrain
• Desired: 5+ years of work experience in a water system, hydroelectric or power generation environment
• Desired: experience with basic hand and power tools used in commercial construction
• Desired: 1+ years of experience operating mechanized equipment associated with this work
• Desired:
  Part 107 drone certification license
• Desired: experience with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word
• Desired: basic SAP work management experience
• Desired: live within 25–50 miles of the service territory
• Must complete prerequisite and secondary pre-employment testing as applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in monitoring and maintaining hydroelectric assets, including water systems and equipment, while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Proficient in using tools and technology for inspections, repairs, and reporting in various environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Hydroelectric Asset Monitoring
• Class A California Driver's License
• Water System Maintenance
• Drone Operation Experience
• Basic SAP Work Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Water Flow Regulation
• Equipment Inspection
• Minor Repairs
• Field Reporting
• Power Tool Operation
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Routine Testing
• Safety Inspections
• Water Quality Assessment
• Emergency Response

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• DMV Medical Card
• Part 107 Drone Certification

Industry Keywords

• Hydroelectric Power Generation
• Water Systems
• Environmental Compliance
• Safety Standards
• Remote Work Operations

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Drones
• UTVs
• Power Tools
• Hand Tools
• Hydroelectric Equipment