Plant Electrician I

Job Description and Duties

The incumbent will perform tasks in the maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment and apparatus of a large hydroelectric installation, ranging voltage from 24 volts up to 230,000 volts. This includes generators, transformers, pump-turbines, motors, switches, circuit breakers, CO2 fire protection systems, alarm systems, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and all circuitry and electrical control devices associated with this equipment.

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Special Requirements

Must have a valid California Driver’s License.

The field divisions are 100% office-centric, candidate must be willing to work in person, as this position is not eligible for telework.

This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Regulations 599.960-599.966.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

We are seeking candidates with the following: Pumping/Generation plant experience. Knowledge and experience with motor controls. Experience with high voltage equipment, power circuit breakers, switches, and transformers. Capability to read and understand blueprints and schematics. Knowledge or training in electrical safety and maintenance, lock-out tag-out, energy isolation, and grounding procedures. Good communication skills and a team player. Must be dependable, can follow directions, and have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Must be willing to work irregular hours during outages or in emergencies and can communicate effectively as a team member in a crew. Computer skills a must. Knowledge of SAP (or similar programs) preferred.

Benefits

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Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit .

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678). Please reference SAP Position #50002356 and Job Control #520805 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.