The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management this week said it has advanced two transmission projects proposed by public utility NV Energy that would facilitate more renewable energy development and delivery in Nevada. The agency will start an environmental review for the Greenlink North project, which will span over 450 miles to connect Las Vegas to Reno, and release a… [Read More]
Archives for May 2023
June 17: SMUD Women in Skilled Trades Event
A day of activities to learn how you can have a future in the skilled trades at SMUD. You’ll have the opportunity to perform different tasks, learn about requirements for trade careers, interact with supporting partners and meet with our employees. Children ages 15+ can participate with a guardian present. Free childcare provided for ages… [Read More]
Job Opportunity: Vegetation Work Planner, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Minimum Pay Rate: $51.63 /hr Maximum Pay Rate: $51.63 /hr Apply by Date: Posting Type: Open This posting intends to fill a 24-month limited term position in SMUD’s Vegetation Management group and will be used to create an eligibility list for future opportunities.
California ISO Approved 2022-2023 Transmission Plan
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has prepared this 2022-2023 Transmission Plan as part of its core responsibility to identify and plan the development of solutions to comprehensively meet the future needs of the ISO-controlled transmission grid. The plan was prepared through the annual transmission planning process (TPP) that culminates in an ISO Board of… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Alfonso Estes III
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of our brother Alfonso Estes III. Our beloved brother passed away on April 27, 2023. Al was born in Martinez, CA on April 19th, 1958, and spent his life as a resident of the Richmond community. He graduated from Kennedy High School and attained… [Read More]
Support for IBEW 1245 Member Battling Stomach Cancer
IBEW 1245 member JD Luevano was recently diagnosed with stage 3 stomach cancer, and will be off work for at least nine months while he pursues treatment and recovery. Brother Luevano, who works for SMUD, is the father and sole provider of five young children, and he and his family could use our support during… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 23-15: DCPP Warehouse POT Agreement
Pursuant to Section 208.16, the attached document titled “Materials Title 200 Prearranged Overtime Agreement Diablo Canyon Power Plant” codifies the current practices within DCPP’s Maintenance Department related to the distribution of prearranged overtime.
2023 Chico Pin Dinner / Service Awards
Photos from the IBEW 1245 Chico Pin Dinner in Oroville, Calif. on May 13, 2023
In Memoriam: John Mendoza
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired IBEW 1245 member John Mendoza. Brother Mendoza served the union as a shop steward, Executive board member, and Business Rep before his well-deserved retirement in 2020. “He was a wonderful man and served our members well,” said IBEW 1245 Business Manager Bob… [Read More]
Job Opportunity: Senior Relay Technician, NV Energy
Works independently to regularly and customarily inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, repair and install all types of system protection and control equipment. Also performs the work required for the installation, maintenance, repair and adjustment of automatic controls and equipment protection devices concerned with the operation of generating equipment as it affects the system, power transformers, transmission… [Read More]