PG&E Corporation

Incident Investigator - Location Flexible

PG&E Corporation$90K — $136K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of related work experience
  • Experience with electric operation systems is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Access, including complex formulas and VBA
  • Certification in Root Cause Analysis or equivalent
  • Professional certifications such as PCI, P.E., Lean Six Sigma, or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and manage low to medium risk Electric Incidents
  • Prepare and submit detailed investigation reports and evaluations
  • Identify and summarize compliance risk concerns
  • Manage data extraction and analysis for operational support
  • Analyze data using advanced statistical tools and develop reports
  • Project manage investigations and gain consensus with senior leaders
  • Prepare and present findings clearly to leadership

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with remote and office flexibility
  • Opportunity to work closely with PG&E leadership
  • Potential for professional development through training
  • Exposure to a wide range of operational and compliance challenges
  • Travel opportunities within PG&E's service territory
Full Job Description
Requisition ID # 173625

Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy; Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Pleasanton; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City

Position Summary

PG&E is seeking a business professional to be a member of the Electric Incident Investigations (EII) Team as an Incident Investigator, Career. The EII team is responsible for reporting Electric Incidents (EIRs) to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), investigating EIRs and areas of compliance risk to determine the cause and any corrective or preventive measures to mitigate reoccurrence.

This role will have a high level of visibility with PG&E leadership and will support one or many aspects of EII's scope. A strong applicant will be an organized, motivated, curious, a consensus builder, and seeks to understand the "bigger picture". Location of this position is flexible within PG&E service territory and will require occasional travel to other areas around PG&E's service territory. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and assigned office based on business needs.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Supervisor, Electric Incident Investigations

Job Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Investigates and manages investigations of Electric Incidents of low to medium risk to PG&E, including working with PG&Es Legal team. Prepare and submit summary of investigation (20-day report) and Work Group Evaluation (WGE), including identifying corrective actions and gaining consensus with senior and executive leadership to mitigate risk.
  • Identifies and summarizes compliance risk concerns, including forecasting potential Notices of Violation (NOVs) from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Investigates concerns of low to medium risk to PG&E, including working with PG&Es Legal team. Prepares and presents summary of findings and risk to PG&E to senior and executive leaders.
  • Manages low to medium complexity investigations and data extracts/analysis, ensuring data accuracy.
  • Manages extracting data and transferring the data from databases to various analysts to support operational analysis efforts.
  • Analyzes data using various advances statistical tools to develop reports, summaries, and trends.
  • Demonstrates and utilizes broad expertise in data processing and data analysis and applies this knowledge to a number of different issues.
  • Project manages investigations, including building consensus with multiple senior leaders to stay on schedule.


Background Qualifications

Minimum
  • BA/BS Degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, Engineering or other related field or equivalent work experience
  • 2 years of related work experience


Desired
  • Experience with electric operation systems (data systems within electric operations).
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Proven ability to prepare materials for and effectively communicate/present complex findings to senior and executive leaders with clarity, gain consensus on path forward on aggressive timelines.
  • Project management skills including ability to handle multiple projects with critical deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient skill in Microsoft Excel/Access (complex formulas, graphing, VBA)
  • Certification in Root Cause Analysis (e.g., TapRooT®, Cause Mapping, or equivalent)
  • Professional Certified Investigator (PCI - ASIS)
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

About PG&E Corporation

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26,000 employees
Market Cap
$40.4 billion
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Net Income
-$1.3 billion
Founded
1905
Revenue
$18.4 billion
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