All-women crew makes history at SDG&E Rodeo competition in Carlsbad

Members of the all-women crew who competed in the SDG E Gas and Electric Rodeo Photo courtesy of SDG E For the first time in San Diego Gas Electric s -year history an all-women crew consisting of a welder pipefitter and laborer competed in the SDG E Gas and Electric Rodeo placing fourth The event which tests workers skills as they vie for a chance to represent SDG E at national competitions was held at the SDG E North Coast Yard in Carlsbad Members of the all-women crew pose with SDG E CEO Caroline Winn center and VP of Gas Operations Tashonda Taylor far right Photo courtesy of SDG E Tashonda Taylor vice president of SDG E s gas operations revealed the event is really a way for our teams to celebrate the trades and just show their skill sets and allow our general family and friends see what we do day in day out to provide safe and reliable facility Taylor reported there were tons of people at the rodeo which featured four teams Members of the SDG E all-women crew Photo courtesy of SDG E The all-women crew represented SDG E s values of doing the right thing and championing people declared Anthony Wagner SDG E spokesman We are very proud of their first-year success and look forward to cheering them on as very formidable opponents at next year s rodeo he added The rodeo offered three different competitions allowing organization members to mimic the type of work they do such as pulling wires through a conduit cutting pipe and digging with shovels City News Institution contributed to this article