Plant Senior Operator

Department of Water Resources
Kern County, CA

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of an Operations Supervisor, the Senior HEP Operator s tarts, synchronizes, regulates, stops and secures generators and pumping units; controls aqueduct flow by remotely controlled checks and turnouts; monitors or operates a digital process controller for actual control and/or optimization of plant and aqueduct output and flow; opens and closes circuit breakers, disconnects and grounds switches, and tests for feedback; prepares and issues clearances and executes clearances; makes decisions regarding safe working conditions and enforces compliance with safety regulations; insures that schedules of water releases, pumping and generation are carried out; maintains a station log; records and reports on operations; calculates power and water flows as necessary to complete assigned schedules; implements general policy and procedural directives from the Operations Supervisor or Superintendent.

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Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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: Must have strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Computer skills are a must with Microsoft word and excel, experience in SAP a plus. The incumbent must be dependable, exercise good judgement and excellent safety practices. Must have a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with all levels of staff. Must have hydroelectric plant experience and have the ability to lead crews. Experience with clearances in steam plants, sub-stations, or switching yards. Experience and knowledge of lockout, tagout process/procedures.

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

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 #’s 50002520, 50001808 and Job Control # 504106 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

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.
Posted 2026-01-26

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