Plant Electrician II

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the HEP Electrical Supervisor, the incumbent will exercise lead responsibility by safely directing and working with a crew engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair electrical equipment in hydroelectric generating or pumping plants. Must be available for off-peak operations, maintenance, or emergency repairs.

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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.

Incumbent has frequent access to areas designated as containing critical cyber assets in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards; therefore, a satisfactory criminal background check is required prior to appointment and at least every 7 years thereafter.

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 abilities: strong oral and written communication skills, computer skills, and a team player. Knowledge or experience as a lead/foreman. Journey level work experience with Hydroelectric Pumping or Generating plants. Work around high voltage electricity. Capability to read and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and sketches. Can promote safe working conditions with safety meetings, tailgates, and training. The incumbent must be dependable, use independent judgement, follow directions, and have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Must have the ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with supervisors and staff. Computer experience and 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 Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678). Please reference SAP Position #50001913, 50002485 and Job Control #520628 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

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.

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

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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.