General Apprentice System Operator Job Opportunity

[rmenergy]

PG&E has just opened applications for an Apprentice System Operator. This position is for the transmission system operations GCC in Vacaville, CA. Once completed with the 2yr training program you’ll be controlling a portion of PG&E’s 60kV to 500kV transmission system (the distribution system operators will cover the lower voltages).

This is a great opportunity for someone but beware that if you have a family, I’d highly recommend once you’re on the desk that your wife stay at home & you be the sole provider. The divorce rate is extremely high for those whose spouse continue to work & kids were involved.

Also, the guys that were in my old apprentice class that promoted to dispatcher are all making 4-500/yr so it’s not like you’ll be hard pressed to provide for your family.

Anyway, I’m getting ready to head out so here’s the link:

Apprentice System Operator at Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Learn more about applying for Apprentice System Operator at Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

jobs.pge.com

 

[kvr28]

bump!

 

[rmenergy]

Mid day bump

 

[SongExotic2]

How longs the lunch hour?

 

[Rambo John J]

PG&E has just opened applications for an Apprentice System Operator. This position is for the transmission system operations GCC in Vacaville, CA. Once completed with the 2yr training program you’ll be controlling a portion of PG&E’s 60kV to 500kV transmission system (the distribution system operators will cover the lower voltages).

This is a great opportunity for someone but beware that if you have a family, I’d highly recommend once you’re on the desk that your wife stay at home & you be the sole provider. The divorce rate is extremely high for those whose spouse continue to work & kids were involved.

Also, the guys that were in my old apprentice class that promoted to dispatcher are all making 4-500/yr so it’s not like you’ll be hard pressed to provide for your family.

Anyway, I’m getting ready to head out so here’s the link:

Apprentice System Operator at Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Learn more about applying for Apprentice System Operator at Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

jobs.pge.com

Thanks as always
Will pass the info along

 

[ManDingo]

How longs the lunch hour?

View: https://youtu.be/33q1dgkEszg?si=H-kpv7vB7M8mlamD

 

[ManDingo]

View: https://youtu.be/j58V2vC9EPc?si=VNNBIfE12LKu5e8J

 

[rmenergy]

How longs the lunch hour?

During the apprenticeship I think 1hr. When on the desk after you turn out, zero. 12hrs straight through

 

[rmenergy]

Thanks as always
Will pass the info along

Figured people here could let their kids, nephews, cousins, etc… know about it

 

[Rambo John J]

During the apprenticeship I think 1hr. When on the desk after you turn out, zero. 12hrs straight through

Song has to eat every 3 hours or he turns into a gremlin
Rule him out

 

[NiteProwleR]

4-500/yr

I don't get up for less that 12k a year.

 

[Fan_of_Fanboys]

During the apprenticeship I think 1hr. When on the desk after you turn out, zero. 12hrs straight through

For many of the postings you share what kind of background is typical? Are we talking recent HS grads, college/certification, experience in the field, etc

I ask because my son will be 16 this year and has an engineering concentration in HS (All kids at his school have one of 5 in addition to the standard curriculum.) He's still undecided on plans post-HS but I'd like to show him some of these if it's an option for him

 

[rmenergy]

I don't get up for less that 12k a year.

Well you can only expect so much from Mexicans. Guess I better find an Indian forum 😂

 

[rmenergy]

For many of the postings you share what kind of background is typical? Are we talking recent HS grads, college/certification, experience in the field, etc

I ask because my son will be 16 this year and has an engineering concentration in HS (All kids at his school have one of 5 in addition to the standard curriculum.) He's still undecided on plans post-HS but I'd like to show him some of these if it's an option for him

From the posting:


Qualifications
Minimum

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License by day one of employment
• Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
• Internal PG&E Employees: Must qualify on the Physical Test Battery (PTB), Work Orientation Inventory (WOI_D), and Industrial Skills Test (IST) prior to applying
• External and Hiring Hall Candidates: Must qualify on the Physical Test Battery (PTB), Work Orientation Inventory (WOI_D), and Industrial Skills Test (IST) prior to interviewing
• Both internal employees and external candidates must qualify on the Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment (COBRA) exam prior to interviewing

Desired

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via radio and phone
• Previous experience in a dispatch center environment
• Graduate from one of the following external training programs: PowerPathway® endorsed Bridge to Pre-Apprentice/Utility Worker, Certificate in Power and Electrical Systems, College of San Mateo; Electrical Transmission System Technology, Bismarck State College or equivalent degree/program.
• Experience performing data entry on a computer system; knowledge of basic office tool set (MS Office, Word and Excel)
• Previous shift work experience
• Relevant Hiring Hall or PG&E work experience
• Electrical or electronic field experience through the military, a utility, municipality, or construction
• Electrical line experience
• To better represent the communities we serve, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference

From experience:


-USN Nuke program
-USN Combustion Turbine program
-Power plant, Line, other utility experience
-BS in engineering preferably systems operations or electrical but others are still solid
-Electrical apprenticeship completion (graded just as high as a degree)
-PG&E power pathway program
-Electrical training AS or certification
-military training
-construction experience (generally telecom or utility)

 

[rmenergy]

As a heads up to anyone thinking of applying (or someone they know)

copy/paste the entire job description

shrink to smallest font available

paste to open portion of resume

color white

you’ll hit all the keywords & when the resume is printed during the interview, will be invisible. There’s a computer filter looking for keywords to eliminate you prior to testing

 

[Fan_of_Fanboys]

From the posting:

I should have clarified I read that particular posting but I know you've been posting these for years, even on the old forum.

I was trying to ask about in general is this a career path for out of high school or if there are consistent pre-reqs

 

[rmenergy]

I should have clarified I read that particular posting but I know you've been posting these for years, even on the old forum.

I was trying to ask about in general is this a career path for out of high school or if there are consistent pre-reqs

Tbh my class had one kid just a couple years out of hs. He had some sort of college background & really was smart as hell. He didn’t make it as he wasn’t mature enough in the professional setting.

My personal opinion is a solid 6yrs of military experience or college & or work experience would be extremely useful here. The amount of stress this will put on you can’t be underestimated.

I’m going to hit the sack. Will check back in the morning

 

[Uncle Tom Doug]

PG&E has just opened applications for an Apprentice System Operator. This position is for the transmission system operations GCC in Vacaville, CA. Once completed with the 2yr training program you’ll be controlling a portion of PG&E’s 60kV to 500kV transmission system (the distribution system operators will cover the lower voltages).

This is a great opportunity for someone but beware that if you have a family, I’d highly recommend once you’re on the desk that your wife stay at home & you be the sole provider. The divorce rate is extremely high for those whose spouse continue to work & kids were involved.

Also, the guys that were in my old apprentice class that promoted to dispatcher are all making 4-500/yr so it’s not like you’ll be hard pressed to provide for your family.

Anyway, I’m getting ready to head out so here’s the link:

Apprentice System Operator at Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Learn more about applying for Apprentice System Operator at Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

jobs.pge.com

I'll accept the position if I can work from Best Carolina. No need for an interview, my reputation precedes me. Also, I need at least 11 one hour poop breaks on a 12 hour shift.

In all seriousness, I appreciate you making repeated attempts to help better people's lives, you're a good dude, despite being from California. I remember seeing you post in another thread that you're thinking of eventually looking for property in Best Carolina, specifically Horry County. I've got family there and my Uncle owns a real estate brokerage firm that covers that half of the state, he can probably help you find something if/when the time comes.

 

[rmenergy]

I'll accept the position if I can work from Best Carolina. No need for an interview, my reputation precedes me. Also, I need at least 11 one hour poop breaks on a 12 hour shift.

In all seriousness, I appreciate you making repeated attempts to help better people's lives, you're a good dude, despite being from California. I remember seeing you post in another thread that you're thinking of eventually looking for property in Best Carolina, specifically Horry County. I've got family there and my Uncle owns a real estate brokerage firm that covers that half of the state, he can probably help you find something if/when the time comes.

Thanks man. It’s very much appreciated.

I’m stuck here until we’re done taking care of my in-laws. At that point it’ll be a serious assessment. Considering how slow Alzheimer’s is & that I’m about 8yrs away from medical for life vesting, timelines might just lineup for around then. That’ll put me at 55-56. My plan was 62 but be one bad day away at 59.5. Can likely pick up a position for a few years out there in Columbia or Cayce to finish off retirement contributions if needed.

Anyway I’ll quit rambling.

If there’s any questions about the posting or program feel free to ask. I don’t work for PG&E but did go through this apprenticeship. It’s extremely tough & recognized as one of the top programs in North America.

 

[Fan_of_Fanboys]

Columbia or Cayce

Cayce is pretty great, lived there a few years. If I didn't have school-aged kids I would have stayed

I'm in Irmo now, wanted to be closer to Murray

 

[rmenergy]

Cayce is pretty great, lived there a few years. If I didn't have school-aged kids I would have stayed

I'm in Irmo now, wanted to be closer to Murray

Cayce has a control room, so does Columbia. I’d like to retire closer to the water but will see what happens. I’d likely just rent a work apartment or house if needed. Did that for a few years while working on the road. Kept my Morro Bay house & rented where I needed to.

 

[scourge]

Where were all these great opportunities when I was younger? Very cool of you to post it, though. Maybe I'll forward it to my nephew.

If anyone out there knows of great opportunities out there for someone older, let me know. I'd like to get out of law enforcement.

 

[rmenergy]

Where were all these great opportunities when I was younger? Very cool of you to post it, though. Maybe I'll forward it to my nephew.

If anyone out there knows of great opportunities out there for someone older, let me know. I'd like to get out of law enforcement.

The journeyman I trained with throughout my apprenticeship didn’t start until around 40. He was a federal correctional officer prior. Just an FYI

 

[scourge]

Yeah. I'm older than that. 49

I'm confused as to exactly what this job is. I showed it to my nephew, who is an electrician and he was kinda confused too. It's dispatching? Or is it working at a power company? Why the high divorce rate? Are you away for long periods? I guess I'm just not familiar with this area

 

[kvr28]

Where were all these great opportunities when I was younger? Very cool of you to post it, though. Maybe I'll forward it to my nephew.

If anyone out there knows of great opportunities out there for someone older, let me know. I'd like to get out of law enforcement.

I know you want to get out of LEO but security at federal court houses is pretty damn good, mon-fri and pays very well. I know 5 retired troopers that went to them.