Power Plant Operations Assistant (AA-165-26E) PERG

• This assignment is expected to last two (2) to four (4) years due to the impending closure of Puente Hills Gas-to-Energy Facility (PERG).
  
• This recruitment is being conducted for both the Power Plant Operator I and Power Plant Operations Assistant classifications. Only one (1) vacancy currently exists and it may be filled at either level. You must submit a separate application for Power Plant Operator I by clicking here to be considered.
• Positions that become available may have specific shift assignments respirator requirements and/or roving status.

Under the general supervision of the Energy Recovery Supervisor and technical leadership of higher-level operators incumbents will:

• Participate in the operation and maintenance of plant equipment under supervision
• Adjust load and voltage of equipment as needed
• Inspect and adjust boiler and plant equipment not fully controlled by the computer system
• Report abnormal conditions to higher-level operators for corrective action
• Monitor plant instrumentation and complete operational logs
• Perform routine water quality analyses
• Assist in operating lighting and securing boilers and flares
• Start and stop turbines boilers and other plant equipment
• Implement process changes as directed
• Perform minor emergency repairs and routine maintenance on hydraulic mechanical and electrical devices
• Clean mechanical equipment and apply protective coatings to surfaces
• Change lubricants gaskets and tighten or loosen joints
• Operate hand and power tools for maintenance tasks
• Assist mechanics with assembling and disassembling plant equipment
• Operate the plant computer on a relief basis during normal conditions

Candidates must possess all of the following:

• A valid California Class C Driver License; AND
• One of the following:
  • Two (2) years of experience in the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County performing duties as a Power Plant Attendant; OR
  • Three (3) years of equivalent industrial or military experience at a power-generation petro-chemical process or similar facility.
    

Knowledge of:

• Basic hand and power tools
• Basic functions of a steam generating power plant
• Safety considerations in an industrial plant setting
• Basic arithmetic
• Safe work practices
• Principles of operation and maintenance ofboilers turbines generators and power plant equipment
• Principles of combustion
  
  

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend apprentice-level training manuals diagrams and technical instructions
• Learn the operation of all phases of a power plant
• Use basic hand tools
• Learn to read meters and gauges
• Perform manual labor
• Perform minor plant maintenance work
• Record and interpret readings of meters and gauges and maintain operating logs
• Recognize needed equipment repairs
• Guide others in operating and maintaining plant equipment
• Perform a wide variety of plant operations

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50% and an interview weighted at 50%.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of September 7 2026.