Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Electrical

About the role

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking two (2) openings for Operations & Maintenance Technician IV – Electrical positions at Jensen Treatment Facility (Granada Hills, CA).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical systems associated with pumps, turbines, generators, transformers, motors, and related treatment and distribution facilities.
• Maintain and improve electrical components and infrastructure within treatment plants, pump plants, reservoirs, hydroelectric facilities, right-of-ways, and supporting operational sites.
• Perform preventive, and corrective, troubleshooting electrical maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted system operations.
• Monitor electrical equipment performance using advanced diagnostic and predictive testing methods to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
• Support the operation and maintenance of high-voltage overhead and underground electrical distribution systems across treatment, conveyance, and distribution infrastructure.
• Upgrade and expand electrical capacity and systems to meet evolving operational demands for water treatment, conveyance, distribution, and hydroelectric generation.
• Ensure the ongoing reliability of critical revenue-generating assets and electrical systems.

Requirements

This job announcement indicates the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job. To view the full job description, click here: Operations and Maintenance Technician IV (Electrical).

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency in addition to a minimum of 6 years in an electrical maintenance position in a pump plant, treatment plant, hydroelectric or conveyance and distribution facility or similar environment. OR High school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency in addition to the attainment of journey level skills through a recognized electrical trade training program.
• Relevant Journey Level Experience: Demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in treatment or pump plants, conveyance and distribution, power generation systems, and related apparatus.

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
• Public transportation reimbursements

Pay

The pay range for this position is TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is available on a 4/10 schedule: Monday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST.

Benefits

• Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

About MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).