Electrical Jobs in Oakland, California

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Electrician

Company Description Elex Solutions is a premier electrical contractor dedicated to succeeding in one of today's greatest challenges - becoming sustainable! We help people create safe, modern and sustainable houses through quality electrical services. All of our operations follow 3 main priorities: Safety, Quality, Efficiency. We value great customer service, respect and innovation. Job Description We are looking for the right person who will grow with us into an incredible career opportunity with equity options. With Elex Solutions you have the opportunity to work on a variety of residential and commercial electrical projects and develop your skills in many areas. The projects include new construction electrical installations, additions and remodels, main panel upgrades, lighting system installations, EV charger installations and circuit wirings. It involves understanding of a project, communication with a client and leading the projects to successful completion. The job will provide you the autonomy as you will be required to complete task with minimal supervision. Benefits • Compensation up to $45 an hour • Growth, career path and equity opportunities • Medical benefits Apply and join us today by sending your resume with cover letter explaining what makes you thrive as a person. LinkedIn profile comes as a bonus. Qualifications • Strong technical and critical thinking skills • Minimum of 4 years of relevant electrical experience • Excellent leadership abilities • Great customer service skills • Ability to clear pre-employment criminal screen Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Electrical Foreman

Work with an entrepreneurial company where your voice matters and your leadership makes impact without the bureaucracy of big corporate construction. Grow your Electrical Foreman career. You will support a large and complex multi-year commercial project (includes generators, switchboards, UPS systems), applying your expertise hands on and leading a crew. Be a part of a high-profile project with a company that has doubled in size year over year. Electrical Foreman (Commercial / Industrial) – Your Job Duties: You will work directly with the electrical crew as an on-site Foreman on a HUGE ground up commercial building project with several facilities and a second phase remodel project – multi-year project. • Oversee and direct a crew up to 8 – 10 commercial electricians including quality control of their work, supervision, time card approval and daily management duties • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to understand electrical layouts • Layout Electrical Rooms and install Large Switchgear, Panels, Generators and Transformers • Pre-plan large parallel feeder conduit routings for overhead and underground • Pre-Plan, layout and install large UPS Systems and large Generators • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local codes and regulations Electrical Foreman (Commercial / Industrial) – Required Skills, Experience & Personality Fit: • Prior experience installing switchboards, generators and UPS systems including their associated feeders • Prior experience working on commercial or industrial electrical projects (data center, hospital, airport, energy projects) • Valid driver's license and clean driving record Ability to pass a drug test and background check prior to start date • Electrical Foreman (Commercial / Industrial) – You Might Have (Desired, Not Required): • Journeyman cardRegistration as a certified electrician / Master electrician • Electrical Foreman (Commercial / Industrial) – For You: Your compensation will be $58 - $73 per hour, depending on experience, and overtime eligible (total earnings up to over $150,000 annually). You will be provided with a daily vehicle stipend or a company vehicle. You will be provided with medical insurance options including company contribution, dental and vision insurance option, paid time off, paid holidays. The company will also support your continuing education and certifications to further your professional development. • Project is located in San Pablo.*

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Manager, Electric Program Management

Requisition ID # 167178 Job Category: Project / Program Management Job Level: Manager/Principal Business Unit: Electric Operations Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The New Business PMO is forming a new team within Electric Operations with the objective to develop, implement, and execute plans management of the New Business Work portfolio. Position Summary Electric Program Management leadership manages teams in planning, execution and ongoing monitoring/management for all system-wide work (or projects) in a major work category (program). Work categories may include internally planned work such as maintenance and construction required for compliance or externally generated work such as new business or work requested by others. Incumbents may be involved in program design, execution or both. The incumbent continually monitors internal and external factors that affect the planning, forecasting and successful execution of the program work and determines, recommends and implements adjustments as needed. The leader ensuring work is completed and verifies that activities are compliant with applicable regulations, tariffs, standards and work procedures. Incumbents foster a safe work culture and environment, ensuring that employees adhere to all company and regulatory safety policies, practices and requirements. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. North Valley/Sierra region preferred. PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​ This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. Bay Area – $144,000 - $213,400 And/or California - $137,000 - $202,400 Job Responsibilities • Typically assigned to multiple programs or may be assigned to one significantly large, complex program. • May be involved in long term forecasting. May also prepare detailed cycle work plans and/or regular reviews of actual work completions vs. forecasts and partner with team and leadership to address variances. • Allocates approved program funds or work/projects to the different operating divisions/areas/regions based on such factors as historical spending, project specific data provided by the field, changes in customer requirements or other internal or external program stakeholders. • Develops metrics and monitors performance of work within assigned program. Sets and achieves staff goals in support of established functional objectives. • Collects, consolidates and analyzes work completion information to determine overall trending. Develops and delivers presentation on program status, risk and corrective measures to leaders of various levels, including executive. • Leads process improvement initiatives for program management. Oversees process and procedure development, implementation, communications and training for new programs and/or changes to existing programs. Coaches staff to identify gaps in work methods, procedures, processes or training and partners with stakeholders to recommend solutions. Ensures consistency with related work processes, standards and procedures. May function as a consultant, subject matter expert or a project manager depending upon the needs of the various business partners. • Ensures work is prioritized based on available resources, size of the project portfolio, costs, risks, exposures or customer needs, while remaining compliant with applicable regulations. • Ensures that all programs are managed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, filings, tariffs and follow established guiding principles/best practices. Monitors compliance with Company and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations, construction standards, and requirements. • Partners with Director in developing policies and relevant governance, processes, infrastructure, documentation and tools to support the program. • May participate as a member of the Incident Command structure during times of significant events, such as storms, or earthquakes. • Manages staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition. Qualifications Minimum: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electric or gas utility industry • 8 years of relevant experience in areas such as: electric construction, maintenance, service planning, compliance, financial planning or quality control/assurance • 3 years leadership or team lead experience • Ability to travel 20-40% of working time Desired: • PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification • Strong knowledge of electric utility business operations practices such as maintenance & construction, estimating, design and planning. • Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements or tariffs for assigned program work • Knowledge of project and program management concepts, methods and practices • Leadership and coaching skills • Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to develop and deliver presentations to various audiences • Influence and negotiation ability, including strong meeting facilitation skills, to effectively prioritize work based on business need and risk assessments • Analytical problem solving and decision-making ability • Adaptability to adjust to changing business dynamics and priorities • Excellent customer service skills • Strong business and financial acumen to develop & propose and/or monitor and manage program budget. • Knowledge of process improvement concepts, methods and best practices • Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system

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Overview

Becoming an electrician in Oakland, CA typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in California, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $1,568 per week in Oakland, with an annual overtime average of $49,336. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $90,000 annually for experienced professionals.

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