Hydroelectric Specialist I

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • La Verne, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hydroelectric Specialist I utilizes journey level electrical skills, experience and knowledge in the practices and procedures of installing, commissioning, maintaining, and operating complex power systems equipment for ongoing operations reliability and uninterrupted service. This includes substation equipment, generation equipment, distribution equipment and protection relay equipment. Positions assigned to this classification are entry level to the Hydroelectric Specialist classification and are responsible for maintaining equipment at the District’s hydroelectric plants, pumping plants, treatment plants and other facilities. Positions in this classification are distinguished by their responsibility to perform journey-level electrical work while also learning mechanical maintenance work related to power systems equipment. Employee will work under close supervision and will perform progressively higher skilled functions as experience develops through on-the-job and classroom training. The primary responsibility for this position is to perform onsite electrical diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs for electrical equipment at MWD Pumping Plants, Water Treatment Plants, or Hydroelectric Facilities. Successful candidates must have a thorough knowledge in the areas of troubleshooting, repairs and testing of motors, circuit breakers, relays, transformers, and associated high, medium, and low voltage electrical systems. Schedule: 4/10, Monday through Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm This position will require frequent travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, often requiring overnight stay in the project area. This is an Integrated Operations Planning and Support Services position and is located at the Weymouth Treatment Plant in La Verne, CA. 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 I

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate with a 4 year electrical or mechanical apprenticeship AND 2 years of journey level experience; OR Six (6) years progressive experience related to industrial/utility electrical or mechanical maintenance.
• Experience and knowledge 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 basic skills in installation and commissioning, utilizing predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance practices related to industrial/utility maintenance generally obtained through applicable training and experience.
• Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements (Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class C that allows you to drive during the course of your employment is required at time of application.)
• MWD High Voltage Switching Certification
• Crane Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Respirator Certification
• 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., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite electrical diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs for electrical equipment at MWD Pumping Plants, Water Treatment Plants, or Hydroelectric Facilities.

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
• Public Transportation reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED