Hydroelectric Specialist I (2 positions) - 3320

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.    

This recruitment will be used to build an Eligibility List. This list will be valid for 6 months from the date a candidate accepts the position.  

The Metropolitan Water District's Conveyance & Distribution Group currently has two (2) openings for Hydroelectric Specialists I at our Gene Pumping Plant in Parker Dam, California.  

Are you ready to power up your career? We’re looking for skilled and motivated Hydroelectric Specialists I to help ensure the reliable, uninterrupted operation of our district’s hydroelectric and pumping facilities. This is your chance to put your industrial electrical expertise to work in a hands-on, dynamic environment.  

What You’ll Do
As a Hydroelectric Specialist I, you’ll apply your journey-level electrical skills to:

• 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 at pumping plants and other district facilities.

• Work both independently and as part of a small, skilled team — taking on progressively advanced tasks as your experience grows through on-the-job training.  

What You Bring
We’re looking for candidates who have hands-on experience and knowledge in:

• Electrical diagnostic testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of motors, circuit breakers, protection relays, transformers, and battery systems.
• Working with specialized test equipment and software from manufacturers such as Doble, Omicron, Vanguard, and Megger.

• A strong commitment to safety, including working in confined spaces, at heights, and occasionally during extended hours for system shutdowns or emergency repairs.  

The Incentive Pay program is set up to provide a Desert Branch Assignment Premium to qualifying employees as follows:  

5% for all employees assigned to Gene Camp  

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.  

To view the full job description, click here: Hydroelectric Specialist I  

Schedule: 4/10, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and alternating every other week to Tuesday through Friday.  

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school 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 and knowledge as demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to the operations, maintenance, and repair of hydroelectric plants, pump plants, treatment plants and other facilities. Skills necessary include predictive and diagnostic evaluation of complex utility pump and power equipment using analog and digital test equipment. Also requires basic skills in installation and commissioning, utilizing predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance practices related to industrial/utility maintenance generally obtained through applicable training and experience.  

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS  

Employees in this position will be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:  

• Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements  

(Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class C that allows you to drive during the course of your employment is required at time of application.)  

• MWD High Voltage Switching Certification
• Crane Certification
• Forklift Certification

• Respirator Certification  

CLOSING  

Benefits:   

• Competitive compensation   

• Additional 5% incentive pay for desert location (Gene)
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits unde