SDG&E Launches Recruitment Campaign as Part of Its Effort to Support Local Economic Recovery
San Diego CA— As part of its ongoing efforts to support the region’s economic recovery, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has launched a public awareness campaign to publicize job openings and recruit as many local candidates as possible to fill open positions.
SDG&E has continued hiring new employees amid the pandemic, not just to fill positions that have opened up due to natural attrition, but also because the company and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 465 adopted a joint plan earlier this year for new multi-year hiring, training and apprenticeship programs. These programs are designed to help develop a highly specialized and skilled workforce to complete critical infrastructure projects needed to enhance wildfire safety, upgrade natural gas pipelines and expand the electrical vehicle charging infrastructure needed for zero emission transportation.
The latest job openings are posted at sdge.com/careers.
Recruitment Chats on Instagram
The recruitment awareness campaign will kick off on June 15 with the first of a series of chats with company recruiters on SDG&E’s Instagram channel. Chats will occur through the end of the month. Each chat will feature a human resources representative specializing in particular areas of recruitment. The HR representatives will also offer interview and resumé tips. Here is the schedule of upcoming chats:
Recruitment Chat 1: Monday, June 15, Noon – 2 p.m.: Entry level gas and electric workers – how to apply for line assistants and laborer roles
Recruitment Chat 2: Monday, June 22, Noon – 2 p.m.: Learn more about becoming a call center representative
Recruitment Chat 3: Thursday, June 25, Noon – 2 p.m.: More about careers in the energy field, including at SDG&E
Recruitment Chat 4: Monday, June 29, Noon – 2 p.m.: Meet our college recruiting team and learn how to apply at SDG&E early
In addition to social media outreach, SDG&E will be reaching out to community-based organizations to help publicize its openings. The company is also working with local community leaders and elected officials to amplify awareness of these opportunities.
Hiring and Apprenticeship Programs
Over the next three years, SDG&E plans to hire nearly 150 entry-level positions, while investing in six linemen apprenticeship classes, six line assistant classes, three electrician assistant classes and specialized training for welding and other high-skilled trades. In total, this new plan results in the hiring or significant upskilling of 400 to 500 represented positions.
SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by providing its electricity from renewable sources; modernizing natural gas pipelines; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; supporting numerous non-profit partners; and, investing in innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the region’s infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE). For more information, visit SDGEnews.com or connect with SDG&E on Twitter (@SDGE), Instagram (@SDGE) and Facebook.