Inspection Review Specialist, Expert
Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Requisition ID 169620 Job Category: Compliance / Risk / Quality
Assurance Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric
Operations Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department
Overview The Coworkers of Electric Operations ensure the delivery
of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric
Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric
distribution and transmission operations, including planning,
engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management,
business planning, restoration, and emergency response. Position
Summary The Inspection Review Specialist examines and reviews the
findings and data from asset inspection activities regarding
alignment to safety, maintenance and compliance guidelines.
Incumbents identify trends in the findings of other personnel,
prepare reports and recommendations and validate determinations
regarding which maintenance work needs to be completed. The
assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service
Territory and will be agreed upon by the successful candidate and
hiring leader. This position is hybrid, working from your remote
office and assigned location, subject to change per business needs.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate 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 hourly rate 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. The
hourly rate for this position ranges from $51.92 to $87.50 Job
Responsibilities Serves as the subject matter expert (SME),
providing oversight and guidance on more complex notification field
scenarios and working on ad-hoc or special requests for new or
re-evaluation of existing LC or EC notifications. Reviews completed
inspection forms, attached pictures, maps and other information
submitted from inspectors in company systems (such as SAP,
Trifacta, Sherlock) to analyze and evaluate the inspector’s
conclusions. Returns incomplete records to originator or Supervisor
for correction and ensures all records and findings are maintained
for potential future audits. Directs internal inspection quality
audit efforts. Develops reports describing audit findings,
observations, and trends, and presents findings and makes
recommendations to management. Develops job aids and guidance
documents related to new or revised standards or work procedures,
including providing training to Sr. Inspection Review Specialists
and field inspectors. Reviews, approves and releases staging
notifications, corrective notifications and orders submitted by
inspectors, based on the priority of work tasks. Assists in the
review of notifications validated by new Specialists for accuracy
and quality, trains and mentor’s new employees, and assists others
using established processes, practices, and procedures, and acts as
a lead for contractors or supplemental internal resources.
Identifies process improvement opportunities and leads the
implementation of approved projects, working with peers to develop
and improve processes. Performs quality assurance reviews, as
applicable, based on the EC/LC field condition and/or any issues
with the information provided from the originating inspector.
Assists Supervisor in evaluating metric results and outliers and
provides back-up support for the Supervisor. Travel required 15% of
the time Qualifications Minimum: High School Degree or GED 7 years
job-related utility industry experience 6 months of experience as a
Senior Inspection Review Specialist or job-related experience
Desired: Bachelors Degree in Engineering Electric Journeyman
utility experience, 8 years 4 years engineering experience 18
months of experience as a Senior Inspection Review Specialist
(CIRT) or 12 months of experience as a Senior Inspection Review
Specialist (AIR) Experience working in SAP CIRT/Gatekeeper screen –
ZGATEKEEPER/ZTGATEKEEPER, ZNOTIF, ZNMTN. Master knowledge and
understanding of relevant federal, state, and local construction
codes and standards, and PG&E construction standards, bulletins
and guidance documents. Ability to build strong working
relationships and to communicate effectively with employees and
managers. Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Exchange,
Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Extensive knowledge and understanding of
the electric asset preventative maintenance tasks including patrol
and inspection. Strong analytical, critical thinking and
decision-making skills. Ability to lead and manage projects.
Ability to train and mentor employees.
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