Apprentice Communication Technician

• Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others
• Keep PG&E's communication systems operational to support both business and communication networks needed to provide electricity to our customers
• Work with our Telecommunication Control Center to ensure that outages are minimized, and clients are informed through a clearance process
• Provide maintenance and repair of these systems in a timely and professional manner
• Report problems to local management and elevate issues as need be
• Learn to install, calibrate, troubleshoot & replace various telemetry equipment to maintain the integrity of our canals and power houses
• Learn to Install and maintain pressure, level & flow instrumentation
• Learn to install and maintain remote solar system
• Learn to install and maintain network routers and switches
• Learn to install and maintain comm circuits and equipment related to SCADA and electric protection

• Possess a valid FCC-Federal Communications Commission Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license OR GCT1 certification through Electronics Technicians Association, ETA
• 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)
• Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters, bucket trucks and substations
• Must be able to climb towers and be comfortable with heights which may exceed 200 feet
• Able and willing to perform physical activities as mentioned in the job posting (with accommodation, if required)
• Able and willing to work in, with and around water
• Work around poison oak, snakes, spiders, and insects.

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and repairing communication systems, including telemetry equipment, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation, as well as network routers and switches. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

• FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class License
• GCT1 Certification
• Telemetry Equipment Installation and Maintenance
• SCADA Systems Knowledge
• Network Routers and Switches Maintenance

• Telemetry Equipment Installation
• Pressure Instrumentation Maintenance
• Level Instrumentation Maintenance
• Flow Instrumentation Maintenance
• Network Router Installation
• Network Switch Installation
• Comm Circuits Maintenance
• Electric Protection Systems Knowledge
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Repair Skills

• Safety Awareness
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

• FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class License
• GCT1 Certification

• SCADA
• Electric Protection
• Telemetry
• Communication Networks
• Power Systems
• Safety Compliance
• Instrumentation
• Electrical Systems
• Maintenance and Repair
• Outage Management

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Communication Systems
• Telecommunication Control Center
• Bucket Trucks
• Helicopters