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Power Plant Assistant

PG&E
United States, California, Maxwell
Jun 06, 2025
Requisition ID# 165764 Job Category: Power Generation; Maintenance / Construction / Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Operations - Other Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Maxwell Department Overview Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 1000 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and morethan 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E's successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County. Position Summary This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This position provides administrative and warehouse support to the generating station. Responsibilities may include payroll processing, lodging coordination, personal expense processing, company credit card expense reports, ordering and receiving inventory, ordering and receiving office supplies, scheduling and tracking training, conducting site safety orientations, assisting with various procurement actions, and maintaining plant files. PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $53.96 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, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Job Responsibilities Coordinates meetings, travel, contractors, site safety orientations, plant tours, plant training. Maintains central plant files. Maintains plan organization charts and procurement actions. Maintains purchasing records and inventories and assists with purchasing. Processes plant payroll. Receives goods and materials. Utilizes current business computer software as required. Qualifications Minimum: Ability to exert force up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 40 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly The employee must meet the requirements of the Forklift Operation Course within six months of hire. Record of age 18yrs or older High School or GED-General Educational Development Diploma Desired: Two years of payroll experience Type with reasonable speed and accuracy (35 wpm) Experience in ordering supplies and tracking/receipt/delivery/distribution/inventory Comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions Strong attention to detail Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work well with others and as a team Ability to multi-task Organize tasks and set priorities Use basic problem-solving techniques Work autonomously, or with minimal supervision Willing to place safety as the highest priority Ability to contribute to a positive work environment Ability to obtain forklift certification Data Entry experience SAP experience Ariba experience Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word Demonstrated experience with Payroll time entry Demonstrated experience with Concur expense reporting Relevant Hiring Hall experience Relevant PG&E experience Previous Military experience