Hydroelectric Electrician — High-Voltage Plant Tech

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority; Byron (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Vacation & Medical Leave

Health Benefits

Dental & Vision Benefits

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Optional/Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority invites applications for a Hydroelec­tric Electrician in the Tracy area. Starting salary is $117,726.74, typically at Step I, with responsibilities including installation, maintenance, and repair of high‑voltage electrical systems in hydroelectric facilities and pumping plants.

The position requires, among other qualifications, three years as a journeyman electrician and the ability to work irregular hours and respond to emergencies in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Three years of varied experience as a journeyman electrician maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment related to a hydroelectric generating or pumping plant.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a crew engaged in electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and rebuilding of hydroelectric generating and pumping plant equipment.
• Perform annual maintenance on pump/generating units, maintain auxiliary machinery and support equipment, high-voltage vacuum circuit breakers, and disconnect switches.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot AC and DC controls and circuits, including breakers, wiring, conduit, fixtures, and transformers, in accordance with local codes and regulations.
• Maintain and repair electrical devices such as meters, gauges, pressure/temperature switches, and speed detectors; lighting systems including various technologies.
• Troubleshoot and repair the main pumping unit static excitation control system and motor control systems; apply safety regulations and electrical codes.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

Job description

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority invites applications for a Hydroelec­tric Electrician in the Tracy area. Starting salary is $117,726.74, typically at Step I, with responsibilities including installation, maintenance, and repair of high‑voltage electrical systems in hydroelectric facilities and pumping plants.

The position requires, among other qualifications, three years as a journeyman electrician and the ability to work irregular hours and respond to emergencies in varying weather.