Field Planning Technician Trainee – Kernville

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Field Planning Technician Trainee at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, youll support the regulatory requirements of Southern California Edison (SCEs) electrical distribution system by responding to our customers and communities, you will be behind every light switch, making contributions, big and small, to help Southern California thrive.

All Field Planning Technician Trainee training is paid. Your virtual/physical training will take place in our Chino, CA offices (location subject to change) and on-the-job training will be at your designated work location. Once you complete your training, you will be a bona fide Field Planning Technician.

As a Field Planning Technician Trainee , your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

Assists with coordinating activities between customers, drafting technicians and engineers and other utilities, local government and construction crews

Aids in identifying and keeping a record of existing materials, taking photos, pole loading, meter spotting, and reviewing and approving meter panel locations to ensure compliance of electrical designs

Collaborates with planners, designers and field personnel to perform routine field visits

Follows established corrective action process for quality findings

Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to inform, initiate, and ensure correction when discrepancies are found

Performs diagnostic testing, install program measures and perform minor repairs as appropriate by program

Manages supplied inventory materials and company issued equipment

Communicates all existing and potential customer service issues to immediate supervisor in real time

A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, training or experience in a utility, construction or electrical trade.

Posses a valid Class C Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with electrical utility industry practices and regulatory standards.

Experience with overhead or underground electrical distribution systems.

Proficient with computer software applications, such as SPIDAcalc, SpidaMin, Design Manager, Circuit Mapping, SCEGeoView cGIS AutoCAD, SAP, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Successful completion of Electrical Utility Planner Certification Program (from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), AutoCAD, or similar programs.

Strong oral and written communication skills to connect with clients/customers.

Customer service experience building relationships, identifying needs, and resolving issues.

Additional Information

This positions work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.

Visit our Candidate Resource (https://www.edisoncareers.com/candidate-resources/) page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!

Position will require up to 30% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.

You will be requested to do an OnDemand digital interview as part of the hiring process. Click here (https://www.edisoncareers.com/on-demand-video-interview/) to view more about digital interviewing and get tips to help you prepare.

Relocation does not apply to this position.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Testing

This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guide (https://www.edisoncareers.com/sce-pre-employment-study-guides/) to following tests: (EEI TECH (Test #5107)). Candidates who have previously passed this assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

Testing will begin on 10/21/24. Monitor your email account daily to ensure important communications regarding your application status or invitation to test are not missed. Invitations to test will be sent to the email address used during your application.

About SCE

The people at SCE dont just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. Were fueling the kind of innovation thats changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, youll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.