Hydroelectric Specialist I (Electrical) - Metropolitan Water District - La Verne, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan's mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan's facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.6 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
Hydroelectric Specialist I (Electrical)
The Water System Operations Group, Operations Support Services Section has one (1) opening for a Hydroelectric Specialist I (Electrical) position within the Power and Equipment Reliability Unit at the Weymouth Water Treatment Plant in La Verne, CA.
The candidate in this position will be specialized in 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.
This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, often requiring overnight stay in the project area.
JOB DUTIES
Employees in this title are either learning the following through classroom and on-the-job training or they are gaining experience by working with a Hydroelectric Specialist II to enhance their skills to competently:
1. Assists with high-level maintenance tasks and activities at hydroelectric plants, pumping plants, treatment plants and other facilities with high voltage electrical equipment to ensure ongoing water and power reliability.
2. Assists with predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance associated with large motors, generators, protective relays, programmable logic controllers (PLC), power circuit breakers, variable frequency drives, as well as watt-hour metering and other metering, routers, communications, automation and control instrumentation
3. Assists with testing and/or monitoring the capabilities, limits, serviceability, efficiency and effectiveness of equipment and processes relating to the power and water system using advanced computerized instrumentation.
4. Assists with installing and/or commissioning complex rotating machinery, hydraulic power, pneumatic, high voltage and controls systems, protective relays, watt-hour metering as well as auxiliary equipment associated with hydroelectric power, pump and water treatment plant systems to ensure conformance with established specifications.
5. Assists with performance and acceptance testing at hydroelectric plants, pump plants, and treatment plants to ensure optimal output to meet operational demands within prescribed operating limits of equipment and power systems.
6. Assists with testing, calibration, and maintaining electro-mechanical, electronic, microprocessor and logic based protective relays to insure the effectiveness of system coordination.
7. Assists with nondestructive testing such as; infrared thermal imaging, testing of insulating fluids; power factor insulation testing and power quality and quantity measurements for analysis as part of predictive maintenance to optimize equipment performance and life.
8. Learns to assist engineering with the planning, coordination, design and installation of new system equipment or modification to existing system equipment.
9. May respond to nonscheduled outages, shutdowns or other emergency situations to minimize equipment downtime or interruption of service.
10. Learns to assist with the development, planning and coordination of scheduled predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance.
11. Acts as a liaison for MWD with outside agencies and vendors such as; SCE, LADWP, DWR, and contractors to coordinate work, witness acceptance testing, and review reports, specifications and test data.
12. May be required to procure tools, materials, and equipment. Provides input into the development of the operation equipment budget items and specification for parts, labor and procedures.
Work Schedule: 6:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Thursday
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED with a 4 year electrical or mechanical apprenticeship AND 2 years 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.
Required Knowledge of: Employees in this title are either acquiring the following through classroom and on-the-job training or they are obtaining the necessary experience to competently demonstrate: Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical or electronic theories and practices and their application in the operation and maintenance of large-scale electrical/mechanical systems and equipment related to hydroelectric plants, pump plants, treatment plants and other facilities. Applying methods, practices, and tools to insure reliable operations for the movement of water, generation of power, and optimization of electrical equipment demands within established limits and standards.
Required Skills and Abilities to: Basic understanding and ability to interpret electrical or mechanical engineering data and complex schematic diagrams necessary to implement predictive, preventive, corrective and improvement activities, interpret complex instructions, manuals, operating and maintenance procedures and specifications related to hydroelectric plants, pump plants, treatment plants and other facilities. Utilize and maintain tools and diagnostic equipment to test and monitor equipment condition as well as repair, install, and replace equipment necessary to meet water and electrical generation demand and/or capacity. Basic skills using traditional analog and precision digital instruments to ensure critical measurements and alignments as part of diagnostic and predictive maintenance, including laser alignment equipment, analog and digital micrometers, calipers, and other tools related to close tolerance analysis and work. Use PC computer and Microsoft Office applications. Adhere to safety practices, clearance procedures and regulations for operating mechanical and electrical equipment, high voltage systems, hazardous materials, and associated tools and equipment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position will be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:
* 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 (Required at time of application)
* MWD High Voltage Switching Certification (Required within 12 months from date of hire)
* Crane Certification (Required within 12 months from date of hire)
* Forklift Certification (Required within 12 months from date of hire)
* Respirator Certification (Required within 12 months from date of hire)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service: Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by services to address operational needs and emergencies as required. May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.
Physical Demands: Heavy tasks may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, with intermittent need to lift and carry materials and/or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Frequently requires pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools weighing as much as 100 pounds. May be required to lift and move heavy items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes of varied types and capacities. Physical effort includes frequent walking, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, kneeling and sitting for long periods of time.
Work Environment: Work is performed indoors and outdoors at large pumping, treatment, hydroelectric or control facilities or other assets under all types of conditions, including extreme temperatures, open and confined spaces.
Job Related Selection Criteria:
60% Technical knowledge/skills including maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and systems in a largely industrial environment (Technical knowledge, analytical skills, Safety awareness/application)
10% Job Preparation (education, experience, and training relevant to the position)
10% Interpersonal Skills
10% Planning and Organizational Skills
10% Oral and/or Written Communication Skills
Total 100%
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent medical, dental, life, vision
* Retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k
* Tuition reimbursement
* Training and advancement opportunities
* Excellent working environment
* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected].
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email [email protected].
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