Control Operator Palomar Tier 1

SDG&E•Escondido, CA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

SDG&E is seeking a Control Operator - Tier 1 to join their team. This role is crucial in operating and maintaining various energy generation facilities, including gas turbines, steam turbines, peaker plants, energy storage sites, solar plants, and synchronous condensers. The company is focused on building a brighter, cleaner future for Southern California by innovating in emissions reduction, modernizing the electric grid, and enabling customer transitions to clean technologies. Employees play a vital role in powering everyday life and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

Requirements

Two (2) years of related Control Operator experience within electric utility, generation plant, mining, military, or similar fields.
Must have the ability to absorb formal training and schooling.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must complete forklift training.
Must be able to climb ladders frequently.
Must be able to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to climb and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways at elevations up to 140 feet.
Must be able to wear and work using respirators, (EABD) emergency air breathing device, or (EEBD) Emergency Escape Breathing Device.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Must be willing to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to distinguish between red, blue, and green colors or between open/closed, and on/off indications.
Must complete required new-hire training.

Responsibilities

Operate and troubleshoot all equipment related to gas turbines, steam turbines, and plant auxiliary equipment during routine, abnormal, and emergency conditions.
Perform equipment rounds and maintain operational logs of plant equipment.
May load, transfer, and unload equipment and materials with forklifts throughout the plant and off/on trucks and trailers.
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all water treatment equipment including water sampling, tests, and analyses.
Monitor and adjust chemistry to maintain water quality control and meet plant specifications.
Submit work requests for maintenance on plant equipment.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and permits.
Handle and transfer bulk chemicals as necessary.
Identify materials needed and notify appropriate personnel.
Reports problems/emergencies and abnormal plant conditions to supervision/management.
Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance as assigned.
Assumes battery energy storage system control duties for which they are qualified when fully qualified Energy Storage Operators are not present to perform such duties.
Conduct and document periodic safety, environmental, and equipment inspections.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Operate control panels for peaker plants, energy storage sites, solar plants, and synchronous condensers during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.
Will be required to travel to the various facilities as necessary.