Hydroelectric Technician I: High-Voltage Systems

Women's Job List LLC.; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and V

Vision plans

401(k) plan with matching

457 plan

CalPERS retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement

Public transportation reimbursements

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California invites applications for a Hydroelectric Specialist I at the F.E. Weymouth Filtration Plant in La Verne, CA.

This position supports reliable operation of hydroelectric and pumping facilities and offers hands-on work with high-voltage systems. You’ll install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot power equipment, work with diagnostic tools from Doble, Omicron, Vanguard, and Megger, and meet minimum qualifications including a 4-year

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalency certificate with a 4 year electrical or mechanical apprenticeship AND 2 years of journey level experience; OR Six (6) years progressive experience related to industrial/utility electrical or mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with hydroelectric plants, pump plants, treatment plants and related facilities using predictive and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Safety-focused with ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and during extended hours for shutdowns or repairs.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, maintain, and troubleshoot complex power system equipment.
• Maintain and repair industrial electrical systems in substations, switchyards, switchgear, motors, generators, and protection systems.
• Work independently and in small teams, taking on progressively advanced tasks through on-the-job training.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

High voltage equipment handling

Diagnostic testing

Education

High school + 4-year apprenticeship

6 years progressive experience

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Vanguard

Megger

Job description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California invites applications for a Hydroelectric Specialist I at the F.E. Weymouth Filtration Plant in La Verne, CA.

This position supports reliable operation of hydroelectric and pumping facilities and offers hands-on work with high-voltage systems. You’ll install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot power equipment, work with diagnostic tools from Doble, Omicron, Vanguard, and Megger, and meet minimum qualifications including a 4-year