Electric Manager - Power Production

City-of-Redding; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Redding Electric Utility is seeking an Electric Manager - Power Production to supervise and lead the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City's power generation facilities, ensuring reliable and economical power for utility customers.

You will manage plant staff, coordinate with the Electric Utility System Operation Center to meet schedules and reserve demands, ensure air and water discharge compliance, produce operational and cost reports, oversee outages and site maintenance,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical power generation equipment and boiler systems.
• Experience leading power production teams and managing budgets.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff across plant operation, maintenance, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with the Electric Utility System Operation Center to meet generation schedules and reserve demands.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, water discharge, and safety regulations; prepare operating and cost reports.
• Oversee outages, maintenance planning, and site upkeep; liaise with City departments as needed.

Skills

Power production leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Redding Electric Utility is seeking an individual to provide supervision and leadership in the construction, modification, operation and maintenance of the City's electrical power generation facilities to supply reliable and economical power to the utility customers.

Provide for the management of the electric power plant(s) of the City of Redding, including supervision of staff assigned to plant operation, plant maintenance, and equipment maintenance; coordinate and cooperate with the Electric Utility System Operation Center to meet the City's power generation schedules and reserve demands; provide for air quality monitoring and compliance with all applicable permits, rules, regulations, ordinances and laws, local, state and federal; provide for compliance with all applicable local, state and federal permits, rules, regulations, ordinances and laws governing water discharge and evaporation from the power plant(s); provide for power plant operational efficiency reports including net generation, auxiliary load, fuel used in start up, gross generation, operating availability, equivalent availability and capacity factor; provide for accurate power production cost reports on a regular basis; provide for maintenance reports including detailed information on forced outages and remedial actions taken or recommended; provide for well justified and concise scheduled outages; provide for power plant site maintenance such as weed control, dust control, road repair and fencing; work cooperatively with the members of the Electric Utility management and other City departments; provide for noise control as may be required by local, state or federal rules, regulations, ordinances and/or laws; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced power generation leader with strong technical knowledge and sound financial judgment. They will develop skilled teams, promote safety and accountability, and ensure reliable, efficient plant operations. They will participate fully as a member of the utility’s leadership team, collaborating across divisions to shape and advance a shared strategic direction.

Knowledge of

Electrical power generation equipment, high pressure steam production boilers, boiler water chemistry, natural gas-fired boilers and combustion turbines, small hydro electric power generation projects, management and leadership principles, labor relations, budget preparation, environmental laws, rules and regulations relevant to the operation of a natural gas-fired powered electrical power production facility, and CAL-OSHA regulations relevant to the type of work and facilities to be managed.

Ability to

Interact effectively with the public and employees; supervise employees with a wide range of technical and physical skills; think logically and communicate effectively in both oral and written manner; take guidance and produce results; manage multiple projects and priorities in a public organization; provide leadership and motivation; and lead and facilitate positive and efficient organizational change.

Education

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Professional registration.

Experience

Typical experience would include seven years of combined relevant experience in steam-powered utility or co-generation electrical power production including five years management/supervision experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

There is currently one Electric Manager - Power Production vacancy with the Power Plant Division of the Redding Electric Utility Department.

• Application Process - This recruitment will establish an eligible list that may be used to fill current or future vacancies.

• Examination Process - Oral board examinations will be held early to mid November 2026.

Incomplete applications may not be processed. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee selection into the examination process. Applications will be reviewed to determine those best qualified to be tested.

Please be advised all notifications pertaining to this recruitment (e.g. exam invitations, exam results) will be e-mailed to you at the e-mail address provided on your employment application. Please be sure to provide your current and complete e-mail address. Check your inbox as well as your spam folder for correspondence as your e-mail provider or personal settings may flag the e-mail as spam. Contact the Personnel Department with any questions.

Veterans Credit: Veterans who have received an honorable discharge from the military service and receive a passing score on the examination will have 2 points added to their final examination score. To obtain this credit, veterans MUST provide a copy of the DD214, indicating honorable discharge, WITH EACH EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.

Please contact the Personnel Department if you require accommodation in the interview/examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.