Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a non-telework position located in Castaic, California, temporarily reporting to William E. Warne Powerplant in Gorman, California.

Under direction of the Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator, the Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator will monitor, direct, and coordinate with the dispatchers and local maintenance forces, Project Operation Control Center, and the overall operations of Southern Field Division. The incumbent will be required to work rotating shifts with varying days off and will be required to work overtime assignments. The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of the functional characteristics and locations of main and auxiliary equipment. Incorrect decisions or failure to take proper action when required may result in poor system performance, danger to life, loss of revenue, loss of property and prestige to the department. Incumbent must be able to use electronic devices such as a mobile tablet to gather data and capture documentation while performing preventative maintenance work on equipment throughout the state water project. Incumbent will use mobile tablet to perform routine SAP functions such as time recording, reservations and work order notifications.

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Special Requirements

This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (Cal-HR) Regulations 599.960-599.966.  

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

Must have a valid California Class C license as incumbent will be required to operate automotive vehicles on public roadways, travel to remote areas within the field division is necessary to perform the requirements of this position.

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:

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently, demonstrate initiative, and be a self-starter. The candidate should possess leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with others to promote a positive work environment. The candidate should possess knowledge and experience in the operation of hydroelectric plant generating or pumping facilities; experience with Standing Operating Orders and lockout tagout procedures; high voltage switching operations; Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions (SCADA) systems; MS Office Suite; SAP or similar programs; and three-way communication.

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) and resume. Please reference SAP Position #50002294 and Job Control #533778 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.  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.

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