Power Plant Mechanic/Operator

A Power Plant Mechanic/Operator operates, maintains, and repairs diesel engines and gas turbine generator sets at East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD's) Power Generation Station (PGS) located at the main wastewater treatment plant.

EBMUD's PGS includes large industrial stationary engines that run on multiple fuels and produce a total of 10 megawatts: a mix of 6-megawatt diesel and a 4.5-megawatt gas turbine. The power plant operates continuously, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Typical duties include:

*Operating or maintaining switch-gear, dual-fuel engines, generators, gas compressors, gas storage and delivery system, centrifuges and supporting auxiliary equipment.

*Operating computer control interface systems for engine and load control.

*Starting up and shutting down power plant systems and machinery.

*Regulating electrical loads in the power plant according to standard operating procedures.

*Inspecting, adjusting, and repairing various engine, machinery and equipment parts.

*Testing and troubleshooting equipment and machinery.

*Responding to audio and visual alarms concerning plant conditions.

*Writing detailed repair and inspection reports

The salary range for Power Plant Mechanic/Operator is $9,910 per month increasing to $10,406, $10,926, and $11,472 after 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively. All off shifts receive 10% or 15% shift differentials.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

1.A high school diploma or its equivalent.

2.Two years of journey level experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment similar to that used in diesel, methane, or natural gas fed power generating stations or other industrial electrical power plants.

3.Valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Other requirements: Willingness to work weekends and various shifts, including graveyard. Willingness to work overtime on short notice. Willingness to work for long periods in an environment where noise levels are greater than 85 dB while wearing hearing protection devices and where temperatures reach over 100F.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

1.Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2.Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3.All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to a technical oral panel interview.

4.Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

5.The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

6.All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.