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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 168458
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Electric Operations
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Rocklin
Department Overview
Electric Operations ensure the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric Operations Team is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of Transmission lines. Coworkers in Electric Operations actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of visual management in operating reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns. Electric Operations is comprised of approximately 6,500 coworkers.
Position Summary
This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining.
An Electric Quality Control Specialist, Expert conducts field and desktop assessments on PG&E’s electric distribution and transmission facilities. These work assessments focus on verifying the quality of overhead (OH) and underground (UG) inspections as required by California Public Utility Commission Order (CPUC GO) 165. May be assigned to perform assessments on distribution or transmission facilities in the field or in an office as described in Letter Agreement 24-15.
Per Letter Agreement 24-15, Electric Quality Control Specialist are in 2-year lock commitment.
This position is subject to travel throughout PG&E Service territory with overnight stays based on the business needs of the role.
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 $78.11 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:
- Works independently, utilizing advanced knowledge of electric utility regulatory general orders to complete deep reviews and analysis, uncovers complex findings and root causes and prepares comprehensive recommendations for leadership.
- Works with division leaders on identifying root causes, trends, process improvements and implementing solutions.
- Provides assistance and coaching, including on the job training for Electric Quality Control Specialists. May handle questions regarding complex verification situations. Acts as a technical resource for PS&R.
- As assigned, validates quality of completed work by compliance inspectors using advanced knowledge of construction standards and general orders. May participate in, or facilitate, departmental special projects or initiatives.
- As assigned, validates the quality of work completed by Electric Quality Control Specialists, Senior and Expert.
- May participate in, or facilitate, post verification review meetings summarizing and presenting complex findings. Uses technology and communication skills to present appropriate content for target audience. Conveys findings and recommendations. Assists in, or develops, new methods for communicating issues, concerns, and best practices.
- May be assigned to perform additional audit, quality control and/or validation activities to support compliance with CPUC GO 165, 128 and 174 or to support other regulatory audit requirements.
- Understands, demonstrates, and coaches Electric Quality Control Specialists on all company and regulatory safety practices and requirements.
- Identifies, recommends, and assists in resolving gaps between external requirements and internal standards.
- Identifies, recommends, and assists in establishing new processes for emergent quality control audit requests.
- When necessary, may participate in tailboard discussions with Compliance Inspectors within all divisions.
- Assists in validating updates made to Call Book.
- Conduct quality control audits in Divisions where a Specialist has vacated.
- Leads and supports the development of training and onboarding initiatives for internal peers, senior specialists, and contract support.
- Identifies root causes, trends, process improvements and implementing solutions.
- Due to the nature of the specialized services provided by the classification, will be required to travel in these assignments with overnight stays based on business needs.
- Ability to travel throughout PG&E Service territory in the North Coast, North Valley, Central, and Southern Regions.
Qualifications
Minimum:
High School Diploma or GED
Seven years of relevant utility industry experience such as, or similar to, a journeyman lineworker, electrician, system operator, or electrical engineer with an understanding of Distribution, Transmission, and Substation assets and inspection activities.
A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License
Desired:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or job-related discipline
Experience as electric Journey Lineworker, 5 years
Experience in electric maintenance and construction, or related, 7 years
Ability to travel throughout PG&E Service territory in the North Coast, North Valley, Central, and Southern Regions with overnight stays
ASQ-American Society for Quality CQA-Certified Quality Auditor certification
ASQ-American Society for Quality CQIA-Certified Quality Improvement Associate certification
Record of Electric Utility Apprentice Program training completion
QEW- Qualified Electrical Worker certification
Requisition ID: 168458
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Electric Operations
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Rocklin
Department Overview
Electric Operations ensure the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric Operations Team is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of Transmission lines. Coworkers in Electric Operations actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of visual management in operating reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns. Electric Operations is comprised of approximately 6,500 coworkers.
Position Summary
This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining.
An Electric Quality Control Specialist, Expert conducts field and desktop assessments on PG&E’s electric distribution and transmission facilities. These work assessments focus on verifying the quality of overhead (OH) and underground (UG) inspections as required by California Public Utility Commission Order (CPUC GO) 165. May be assigned to perform assessments on distribution or transmission facilities in the field or in an office as described in Letter Agreement 24-15.
Per Letter Agreement 24-15, Electric Quality Control Specialist are in 2-year lock commitment.
This position is subject to travel throughout PG&E Service territory with overnight stays based on the business needs of the role.
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 $78.11 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:
- Works independently, utilizing advanced knowledge of electric utility regulatory general orders to complete deep reviews and analysis, uncovers complex findings and root causes and prepares comprehensive recommendations for leadership.
- Works with division leaders on identifying root causes, trends, process improvements and implementing solutions.
- Provides assistance and coaching, including on the job training for Electric Quality Control Specialists. May handle questions regarding complex verification situations. Acts as a technical resource for PS&R.
- As assigned, validates quality of completed work by compliance inspectors using advanced knowledge of construction standards and general orders. May participate in, or facilitate, departmental special projects or initiatives.
- As assigned, validates the quality of work completed by Electric Quality Control Specialists, Senior and Expert.
- May participate in, or facilitate, post verification review meetings summarizing and presenting complex findings. Uses technology and communication skills to present appropriate content for target audience. Conveys findings and recommendations. Assists in, or develops, new methods for communicating issues, concerns, and best practices.
- May be assigned to perform additional audit, quality control and/or validation activities to support compliance with CPUC GO 165, 128 and 174 or to support other regulatory audit requirements.
- Understands, demonstrates, and coaches Electric Quality Control Specialists on all company and regulatory safety practices and requirements.
- Identifies, recommends, and assists in resolving gaps between external requirements and internal standards.
- Identifies, recommends, and assists in establishing new processes for emergent quality control audit requests.
- When necessary, may participate in tailboard discussions with Compliance Inspectors within all divisions.
- Assists in validating updates made to Call Book.
- Conduct quality control audits in Divisions where a Specialist has vacated.
- Leads and supports the development of training and onboarding initiatives for internal peers, senior specialists, and contract support.
- Identifies root causes, trends, process improvements and implementing solutions.
- Due to the nature of the specialized services provided by the classification, will be required to travel in these assignments with overnight stays based on business needs.
- Ability to travel throughout PG&E Service territory in the North Coast, North Valley, Central, and Southern Regions.
Qualifications
Minimum:
High School Diploma or GED
Seven years of relevant utility industry experience such as, or similar to, a journeyman lineworker, electrician, system operator, or electrical engineer with an understanding of Distribution, Transmission, and Substation assets and inspection activities.
A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License
Desired:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or job-related discipline
Experience as electric Journey Lineworker, 5 years
Experience in electric maintenance and construction, or related, 7 years
Ability to travel throughout PG&E Service territory in the North Coast, North Valley, Central, and Southern Regions with overnight stays
ASQ-American Society for Quality CQA-Certified Quality Auditor certification
ASQ-American Society for Quality CQIA-Certified Quality Improvement Associate certification
Record of Electric Utility Apprentice Program training completion
QEW- Qualified Electrical Worker certification
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Control Specialist
Target regulated industries first
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and aerospace manufacturers file the most H-1B petitions for QC roles. These industries have established immigration processes and compliance teams familiar with sponsoring international candidates through USCIS.
Clarify your degree field upfront
USCIS requires a degree in a directly related field, chemistry, engineering, or biology for most QC roles. Applying with a business degree will likely trigger a Request for Evidence, so align your application materials to your technical background.
Ask about cap-exempt employers
Hospitals, universities, and nonprofit research organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. QC roles at hospital labs or university research facilities can be sponsored year-round, with no lottery risk and faster petition timelines.
Highlight certifications in your application
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma credentials strengthen your petition by demonstrating specialty-level expertise. USCIS adjudicators look for evidence that the role requires specialized knowledge, and professional certifications support that argument effectively.
Understand the LCA wage requirement
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for QC roles in that geographic area. Roles in high-cost metro areas or specialized sectors tend to satisfy this requirement more easily.
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Does Quality Control Specialist qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on the specific role and employer. USCIS has approved QC Specialist petitions where the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related science field. Roles in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or aerospace carry the strongest cases. Generic QC jobs in light manufacturing, where any degree satisfies the requirement, face higher denial risk. The job description must demonstrate that specialized theoretical knowledge is routinely applied.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Quality Control Specialist role?
Most successfully sponsored QC roles require a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, or materials science. The degree must relate directly to the technical requirements of the position. A general business or management degree is unlikely to support an H-1B petition for a QC role, even if you have years of relevant experience. Some employers will accept a combination of a two-year degree plus extensive professional experience.
Which industries sponsor Quality Control Specialists most often?
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology file the highest volume of QC-related H-1B petitions, followed by medical device manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, and food and beverage companies subject to FDA oversight. These industries operate in heavily regulated environments where technical QC expertise is genuinely required, which makes sponsorship cases easier to approve. You can browse open sponsored roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry.
Can I get TN visa status as a Quality Control Specialist?
Canadian and Mexican nationals with engineering degrees can qualify for TN status as engineers performing quality control functions. The role must be framed around engineering duties rather than general inspection or administrative oversight. TN status is approved at the border or pre-clearance, with no annual cap or lottery. It's typically valid for three years and renewable indefinitely, making it a practical alternative to the H-1B for eligible nationals.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a Quality Control Specialist?
Standard H-1B processing runs three to five months after USCIS receives the petition. The process starts with your employer filing a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, which takes seven to ten business days. For new hires subject to the annual cap, petitions are filed in April and employment begins October 1 at the earliest. Premium processing reduces the USCIS adjudication window to 15 business days, though it doesn't accelerate the LCA stage.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Quality Control Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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