Principal Transmission Training Specialist
Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Vacaville
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Requisition ID 170065 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction /
Operations; Human Resources Job Level: Manager/Principal Business
Unit: Operations - Other Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Vacaville
Summary: Leadership for Transmission Grid Operations Training
manages the teams that provide the compliance expertise,
development and training delivery, and emergency simulation drills
for Transmission Operations (TO). Transmission Grid Operations
Training is a central point of support for the Transmission Grid
Operations, Transmission Line and Substation departments. The
incumbents work interdepartmentally within Transmission Operations
to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance via the
initiatives, projects, reports, drills, simulations, and training
programs the group produces. The Training & Simulation Specialist
assists in curriculum development, training delivery, and the
development of technology-based training media for System
Dispatchers and Transmission System Operators. The specialist is
also involved in support for system restoration exercises. The
incumbent provides training support and guidance to the
organization that adheres to North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) Continuing Education requirements. PG&E is
providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes
it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This
compensation 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, specific skills, education,
licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic
location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful
candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or
entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a
case-by-case basis related to these factors.? A reasonable salary
range is: Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $128,000.00 Mid Base
Salary (Bay Area) $173,000.00 Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area)
$218,000.00 Responsibilities: Develops programs to ensure
transmissions operations personnel are trained per compliance
requirements and work processes. Project manages training
initiatives, develops curriculum, and conducts instruction. Creates
delivery models, executes delivery, and tracks completion of
training for compliance purposes. Evaluates training monitoring
systems and cost-effective options for training development and
delivery. Participates in industry forums to identify training and
compliance best practices. May chair internal or external working
groups on standards. Maintains knowledge of regulatory compliance
as it relates to training standards. Stays abreast of new tools
being introduced in the line of business. Develops processes for
ensuring training is completed and a tracking mechanism to verify
or prove training has taken place for audit purposes. Supports
tactical planning and scheduling in order to facilitate delivery of
training. May act as the NERC approved Continuing Education
Administrator for PG&E. May support initiatives, and/or provide
detailed sets of instructions to execute Electric System Operations
(ESO) work processes; conducts train the trainers and field
classes. May collaborate with the learning academy on delivery
strategies for client groups. May work with outside vendors for the
development of Windows Based Training to meet regulatory training
requirements. Partners with and make recommendations to leadership
to ensure the maintenance and accuracy of existing training
programs. Develops programs to ensure transmissions operations
personnel are trained per compliance requirements and work
processes. Project manages training initiatives, develops
curriculum, and conducts instruction. Creates delivery models,
executes delivery, and tracks completion of training for compliance
purposes. Evaluates training monitoring systems and cost-effective
options for training development and delivery. Participates in
industry forums to identify training and compliance best practices.
May chair internal or external working groups on standards.
Maintains knowledge of regulatory compliance as it relates to
training standards. Stays abreast of new tools being introduced in
the line of business. Develops processes for ensuring training is
completed and a tracking mechanism to verify or prove training has
taken place for audit purposes. Supports tactical planning and
scheduling in order to facilitate delivery of training. May act as
the NERC approved Continuing Education Administrator for PG&E.
May support initiatives, and/or provide detailed sets of
instructions to execute Electric System Operations (ESO) work
processes; conducts train the trainers and field classes. May
collaborate with the learning academy on delivery strategies for
client groups. May work with outside vendors for the development of
Windows Based Training to meet regulatory training requirements.
Partners with and make recommendations to leadership to ensure the
maintenance and accuracy of existing training programs.
Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma or GED Minimum of 5
years of related experience including 2 years previous experience
in one of the following: System Dispatcher or Operator on an
electric system. Technical Training development & delivery NERC
System Operator Certification Desired: Knowledge of California and
Federal regulatory requirements such as FERC, NERC/WECC, CPUC,
CAISO and environmental regulations. Knowledge of Systemic Approach
to Training and ADDIE Model Knowledge of internal PG&E
compliance standards. Knowledge of transmission system operations,
especially complex and/or emergency processes and tools Knowledge
of Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint and TGO Training
applications Excellent planning, scheduling, organization and
coordination skills. Strong presentation, training and
communication skills; Effective technical writing skills Management
skills to lead teams, promote employee engagement and influence
others to achieve understanding, acceptance and commitment to act
in support of ideas, programs or causes. Ability to monitor, gather
and analyze information, determine potential impacts, and recommend
responses to challenges. Experience as a Technical Instructor
Familiar with the Alstom operating systems and a second database
that runs off of e-terra habitat or e- terra control SCADA.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills and effective
communication skills. Able to work at a rapid pace and handle large
volumes of work with stringent deadlines. Capable of applying their
knowledge of electrical and mechanical theory, interconnected
system operation, operating criteria and problem solving.
Keywords: PG&E Corporation, Rohnert Park , Principal Transmission Training Specialist, Administration, Clerical , Vacaville, California
