Aqueduct Pump Specialist

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There are currently two (2) openings for this role located at Gene Camp (Parker Dam, CA).

About the role

This hands-on role combines complex troubleshooting, maintenance, and mechanical problem solving to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the Desert Region’s Pumping Plants as part of the Pump Maintenance Team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and install critical mechanical equipment including large pumps, motors, compressors, cooling and lubrication systems, and associated equipment.
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance to keep large-scale pumping and water conveyance equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Work hands-on with various heavy industrial equipment, including control and measurement systems, cranes, gates, penstocks, valves, and reservoir infrastructure.
• Apply journey-level millwright or industrial mechanical expertise to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Provide training and technical direction over any onsite apprentices and operations and maintenance technicians.

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years in a journey-level mechanical maintenance position in a pump plant, treatment plant, hydroelectric or conveyance and distribution facility or similar environment.
• Specialized advanced journey-level experience and knowledge as demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance, and repair of aqueduct infrastructure, pump plant, power generation systems, and related systems and apparatus.
• Predictive and diagnostic evaluation skills for complex utility pump and power equipment using analog and digital test as well as computer equipment.
• Advanced journey-level skills in preventive and corrective maintenance practices related to aqueduct equipment and infrastructure, pump plant and hydroelectric plant maintenance generally obtained through applicable training and experience.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment (required at time of application).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, life, and 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.

Pay

The Incentive Pay program provides a Desert Branch Assignment Premium to qualifying employees as follows:

• 5% for all employees assigned to Gene Camp or Intake.
• 15% for all employees assigned to Hinds Pumping Plant, Eagle Mountain, or Iron Mountain.

Schedule

• 4/10 schedule (four 10-hour days per week).
• Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.