Hydroelectric Specialist I - 2873 (La Verne, CA)

About This Job

The Hydroelectric Specialist I applies journey-level electrical expertise, experience, and understanding to install, commission, maintain, and operate intricate power systems equipment. This work ensures ongoing operational dependability and continuous service. The scope encompasses substation apparatus, generation machinery, distribution infrastructure, and protective relay systems.

Position Overview

Roles within this classification serve as the entry point to the Hydroelectric Specialist series. They are tasked with maintaining equipment at the District\'s hydroelectric plants, pumping stations, treatment facilities, and other sites. These positions are characterized by the duty to perform skilled electrical work while concurrently acquiring knowledge of mechanical maintenance related to power systems equipment. Employees will operate under close guidance, undertaking tasks of increasing complexity as they gain experience via on-the-job and formal training. The principal duty involves conducting on-site electrical diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs for equipment located at MWD Pumping Plants, Water Treatment Plants, or Hydroelectric Facilities. Qualified applicants must possess comprehensive knowledge in troubleshooting, repairing, and testing motors, circuit breakers, relays, transformers, and associated high, medium, and low voltage electrical systems.

Schedule & Location

Schedule: 4/10, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. This role necessitates regular travel to various District facilities across the service area, often requiring overnight stays near project sites.

This position falls under Integrated Operations Planning and Support Services and is based at the Weymouth Treatment Plant in La Verne, CA.

This announcement outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification.

To view the complete job description, click here: http://aaalist.org/HydroelectricSpecialistI

Employment Standards

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalency certificate, plus a four-year electrical or mechanical apprenticeship and two years of journey-level experience; OR six years of progressive experience in industrial or utility electrical or mechanical maintenance. Applicants must demonstrate practical experience and knowledge in the operations, maintenance, and repair of hydroelectric plants, pump stations, treatment plants, and similar facilities. Required skills include the predictive and diagnostic assessment of complex utility pump and power equipment using analog and digital test instruments. Additionally, fundamental skills in installation, commissioning, and applying predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices within an industrial/utility context are required, typically gained through relevant training and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registration Requirements

Employees in this role must obtain and maintain the following credentials:

• A valid driver’s license from the state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with appropriate commercial endorsements (A valid license equivalent to a California Class C is required at the time of application.)
• MWD High Voltage Switching Certification
• Crane Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Respirator Certification

Closing Information

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision plans
• Deferred compensation via a 401(k) plan (with employer match) 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

For further details on MWD benefits, please visit: http://aaalist.org/BenefitsRegularFTPTEmployees

About MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, together with its 26 member agencies and retail suppliers, supplies water to 19 million people across six counties. The District imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to augment local supplies and assists its members in developing enhanced water conservation, recycling, storage, and other resource management initiatives.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Those who require an accommodation during the application or selection process are asked to call (213)217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Application Filing Period: This announcement closes at 4:30 PM PST on the date specified. It may close earlier if a sufficient number of applications are received. If an adequate number has not been received, the closing date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must, at minimum, include the month and year you started and ended each employment period, the organization\'s name, your job title, and a concise description of your duties. If your employment was part-time, please note it alongside the relevant dates.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must possess work authorization that does not currently or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H1-B or other employment-based immigration cases).