Dam Operations Technician — Gate Systems & Safety

U.S. Department of the Interior; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, San Carlos Irrigation Project in Peridot, Arizona, is seeking personnel for dam maintenance and related duties.

The role involves day-to-day facility maintenance, operation and repair of the dam’s outlet works system, data recording for hydrology, and safety inspections to prevent issues related to seepage and cracking. Applicants should be prepared for routine field work and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting (Electrical).
• Describes experience with maintenance of facilities and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs the day-to-day maintenance of all facilities at the dam.
• Maintains and repairs the dam’s outlet works system, including penstocks and gates.
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance repairs (cleaning, plumbing, painting, lubrication, carpentry, electrical work).
• Aids in operation and routine maintenance of the outlet works system.
• Records hydrologic data and forwards weather data monthly to the National Weather Service.
• Monitors seepage, cracking, and other safety-related items for the dam.
• Interprets diagrams and works in compliance with policy and drawings.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, San Carlos Irrigation Project in Peridot, Arizona, is seeking personnel for dam maintenance and related duties.

The role involves day-to-day facility maintenance, operation and repair of the dam’s outlet works system, data recording for hydrology, and safety inspections to prevent issues related to seepage and cracking. Applicants should be prepared for routine field work and documentation requirements.