Hydroelectric Specialist II Pumping Plant 2 positions
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Job Description
The Conveyance and Distribution Group of the Metropolitan Water District currently has two 2 openings for a Hydroelectric Specialist II (Pumping Plant) within the Desert Support Services Unit at our Gene Pumping Plant in Parker Dam CA.
In this position you will use your advanced highvoltage skills and will be responsible for conducting the testing and evaluations for the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) regulatory requirements of the highvoltage equipment throughout the Desert area. This position utilizes specialized skills experience and knowledge in the practices procedures and methods of monitoring protective and control equipment condition and performance including predictive and advanced diagnostic (nondestructive) testing; preventive and corrective maintenance; improving capacity and upgrading systems such as pumps turbines generators transformers motors highvoltage overhead and underground electrical distribution systems; maintaining and providing technical assistance for establishing operating parameters of complex generation and power systems including all related water and hydroelectric control systems and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
The primary responsibility for this position is to perform onsite electrical diagnostics maintenance and repairs for Desert pumping plant electrical equipment including advanced level experience in Substation maintenance and testing and Protection Relay calibration and testing. This includes working on highvoltage equipment over 600 volts troubleshooting repairs and testing of motors circuit breakers relays transformers power cables CTs and PTs and other associated high medium and low voltage electrical systems.
This position is located at our Gene Camp facility which makes it eligible for a 5 premium pay on top of the hourly rate.
Schedule: 4/10 6:00 am 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday alternating every other week to Tuesday through Friday.
Expectations of Hours of Service Emergency and Standby Service:
Employees in this position may be required to work offshift hours and/or standby services to address operational needs and emergencies as required. May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.
This position is located at the Gene Pumping Plant in Parker Dam California which is near Lake Havasu City and Parker Arizona.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description click here: Hydroelectric Specialist II
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate in addition to a minimum of 5 years experience in a journey level electrical or mechanical position of which two years is a combination of electrical mechanical or electronic skills.
Experience and knowledge beyond journey level as demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to the operations maintenance and repair of hydroelectric plants pump plants treatment plants and other facilities. Skills necessary include predictive and diagnostic evaluation of complex utility pump and power equipment using analog and digital test equipment. Also requires advanced skills in installation and commissioning utilizing predictive preventive and corrective maintenance practices related to industrial/utility maintenance generally obtained through applicable training and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position will be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications licensing and registrations:
Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A B and/or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements (Required at time of application.
MWD High Voltage Switching Certification (Required within 12 months)
CLOSING
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
Excellent medical dental life vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
For more information on MWD benefits please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a stateestablished cooperative that along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies and helps its members to develop increased water conservation recycling storage and other resourcemanagement programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process please callor email:
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment name of the organization your title and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was parttime make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e. H1B or other employmentbased immigration case).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
