PG&E Academy

It takes intense training to operate and repair natural gas pipelines or climb power poles safely during a storm. Where do PG&E crews learn the technical skills they need to work on massive gas pipelines and live electric lines? At PG&E's Livermore Training Center which offers a variety of technical training classes.

PG&E offers a variety of classes that are open, as space permits, to other businesses and public works departments. These classes have been attended in the past by governmental agency employees, other utility employees, city government employees, and employees of the California Independent System Operator, to name a few.

Under Additional Information you will find short videos describing each of our schools. Please contact us to get a course schedule and information on how to enroll.

Benefits of PG&E Technical Training

  • Over 100 years of utility system construction, operations and maintenance experience
  • Specialized training facilities and equipment provide for excellent classroom, and practical “hands on” field training experience
  • Convenient geographically located training facilities in San Ramon and Livermore, California (some training classes available at customer sites)
  • Exceptional training curriculum that provides for best practices and a high level of safety
  • Highly experienced instructors who are certified in the nationally recognized Instructor Excellence program

PG&E’s Technical Training Course Offerings

  • Tower Climbing, and Pole Climbing (Basic and Advanced courses)
  • Electric Line and Gas Apprenticeship programs
  • Underground Electric Fundamentals
  • Rubber Glove Fundamentals
  • Advanced Line Techniques
  • Commercial Driving
  • Excavation Safety
  • Equipment Operator (backhoe/loader, Aerial Lift, Digger Derrick, Crane)
  • Corrosion (Corrosion Mechanic, Advanced, Rectifier/Cathodic Protection)
  • Gas Leak Survey
  • Mueller Valve (gas valves)
  • Plastic Fusion
  • Welding courses (Arc, Oxygen, Flux Cone/Mig)
  • Mark & Locate (Protection of Underground Infrastructure)
  • Gas Measurement and Control courses
  • Basic Electricity
  • Substation Electrician courses
  • Substation System Operator apprenticeship program
  • Metering Apprenticeship program

More Information

For more information on how your business can participate in PG&E Academy technical training please contact PG&E's Business Development at 800-687-5720 or via e-mail at valueadd@pge.com.

Apprentice Training Information

To learn how individuals can participate in PG&E’s extensive apprentice program please check the current PowerPathway™ course schedule for information on course location, job focus, start and end dates and hours, as well as information on how to apply to participate in each program.
 
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