HYDROELECTRIC PLANT ELECTRICIAN I

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Electrical Supervisor and the guidance of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician II; safely performs electrical installations, maintenance, repair, modifications, and reconditioning of all electrical equipment and apparatus of a large hydroelectric installation in hydroelectric generating and/or pumping plants, aqueduct facilities and other related project facilities.  May do general switching at remote unattended stations for the purpose of performing general maintenance. Troubleshoots malfunctions of electrical systems and determines corrective actions to be taken. Work is onsite to support the State Water Project. Must be available for off-peak operations, maintenance, and emergency repairs which may require driving a vehicle on public roads throughout the field division. Provide training and oversight of apprentices in safe work practices and practical hands-on experience.

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Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver’s license. This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing

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:

Pumping/generation plant experience desired. Ability to read and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams and sketches. Experience with high voltage equipment, power circuit breakers, switches, power transformers. Experience with motor controls. Experience/training in electrical safety & maintenance, Lock-out-tag-out, energy isolation, and grounding procedures. Computer experience desired. Ability to work and communicate well with others in order to complete assigned tasks. Stamina to climb stairs, ladders, or scaffolding. Strength to pull cables, move tooling or equipment up to 50 pounds. Maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance.

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) and resume.  Please reference SAP Position #50054340 , and Job Control #529458 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The follow 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. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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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 required and must be included.