Hydro Apprentice Electrician and Instrument Control Technician
About The Position
Become an Hydro Apprentice Electrician and Instrument Control Technician at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this position, you'll play a hands-on role inspecting, testing, and repairing control instruments and components to ensure the reliability of hydro generation assets. You'll troubleshoot and repair logic control systems, install and maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, and expertly locate faults on control, power, and lighting circuits-including transformer wiring, motors, and starters. Your work directly supports a cleaner energy future and the safe, efficient operation of Southern California Edison's facilities. Your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus additional technical study in electrical or instrumentation fields.
- Valid California Class C Driver's License.
- Ability to perform manual labor and physical work safely on and around high voltage energized equipment, including lifting up to 75 lbs., working on towers, ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and racks as necessary.
- Experience using common hand tools and specialized test equipment.
- Ability to drive and work safely in inclement and winter weather conditions
- Proficient in computer software systems and communication protocols.
- Demonstrated reliability, eagerness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of basic power plant systems and their operation and/or prior experience working in a related electrical field.
- Knowledge of the theory of electricity, mechanics, and instruments related to electrical equipment.
- Ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical, mechanical, and wiring diagrams and blueprints.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, practices, and tools used in installation and maintenance of transformers, oil switches, regulators, motors, generators, switchboards, and allied equipment.
- Ability to analyze problems involving logic as related to overall control processes and apply electrical theory to practical applications in power plant settings.
- Proficient in computer software, and the ability to analyze problems involving logic as related to overall control processes.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test, service, repair, and install control instruments and components such as flow-meters, pressure gages, thermometers, controllers, regulators, and similar devices.
- Install, test, and maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, including generators, cables, capacitors, transformers, motors, and switchboards.
- Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and adjustment of instruments and control devices; clean and lubricate parts, replace defective components, and repair tubing and wiring.
- Record test data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to supervisors as required.
- Work safely on and around high voltage energized equipment using appropriate PPE and live line tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Utilities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
