Hydroelectric Specialist I (2 positions)

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.

About the role

The Metropolitan Water District's Conveyance & Distribution Group currently has two (2) openings for Hydroelectric Specialists I at our Gene Pumping Plant in Parker Dam, California.

Pay

$48.38 - $63.75 per hour

The Incentive Pay program provides a 5% Desert Branch Assignment Premium to qualifying employees assigned to Gene Camp.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, maintain, and troubleshoot complex power system equipment.
• Maintain and repair industrial electrical systems in substations, switchyards, switchgear, motors, generators, and protection systems at pumping plants and other district facilities.
• Work both independently and as part of a small, skilled team — taking on progressively advanced tasks as your experience grows through on-the-job training.

Requirements

• Electrical diagnostic testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of motors, circuit breakers, protection relays, transformers, and battery systems.
• Working with specialized test equipment and software from manufacturers such as Doble, Omicron, Vanguard, and Megger.
• A strong commitment to safety, including working in confined spaces, at heights, and occasionally during extended hours for system shutdowns or emergency repairs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registration Requirements:

• 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

Schedule

4/10, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and alternating every other week to Tuesday through Friday.

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
• Excellent working environment

Learn more about MWD benefits.