Hydroelectric Plant Technician

The California Department of Water Resources is hiring a Hydroelectric Plant Technician I in Gustine, CA. This entry-level position involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment at hydroelectric power plants. The role offers a salary range of $6,562 - $10,476 per month, with benefits including retirement plans and health coverage. Candidates must have relevant technical skills and will receive training for advancement.
HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I

Reference: SAP Position #50002131 and Job Control #JC-JC-470094

The salary range, including the alternate range criteria, for this classification is $6,562 - $10,476 a month, with a potential yearly increase of 5%, up to the maximum of the classification. You will start at the minimum of this range unless you meet the criteria for higher placement. Information regarding salary and benefits can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

From employee pensions managed by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to health, dental, and vision plans, state employment offers you many benefits. The Savings Plus Program provides additional opportunities to save for retirement with 401(k) and 457 Plans. The benefits listed below are available to eligible employees as well. Please visit the new CalHR Benefits Division website at https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov for Open Enrollment information and resources.

Applications must be submitted: online, post marked, or hand delivered by the final filing date 4/14/2025.

Please visit link below for information on how to apply. Only complete application packages will be considered.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=470094

Desirable Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess ability and educational background focused on troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, calibration, and commissioning of related equipment with electrical experience related to the power plants. Candidates must have knowledge and experience with reading blueprints, performing instrumentation testing and calibration, as well as the ability to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues. Experience with protective relay calibration and strong organizational skills and computer literacy are highly desirable.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement located on the job posting, link above.

Position Description

The California State Water Project (SWP), a water storage and delivery system of reservoirs, aqueducts, power plants and pumping plants that includes 36 storage facilities, 21 pumping plants, five hydroelectric power plants, four pumping-generating plants, and approximately 705 miles of canals, tunnels, and pipelines, is seeking an exceptionally talented and experienced technician to apply and further develop their electronic and electrical troubleshooting skills.

The Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Technician I, under close supervision, performs routine and basic tasks on control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment in connection with the operation and maintenance of State Water Project generating/pumping plants, switchyards, water conveyance, and facilities.

Additional Information

This is the entry level to the HEP Technician series. Training will be provided and is encouraged to qualify candidate to advance to the next level of HEP Technician series.

In addition to submitting an application package, you must also take the corresponding Hydroelectric Plant Technician I Exam. You are not required to take the exam at this time. However, eligibility must be established by passing the exam prior to hiring date.

Please Visit the Exam Bulletin below to apply online and for additional information:

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I EXAM

https://calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/0PBAM.PDF

Requirements for Admittance to the Exam:

Completion of an approved two-year (60 semester or equivalent quarter units) technical curriculum in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or computer-science technology at the community college level, or equivalent. (Electrical, electronic, mechanical, or computer-science work experience in an electrical utility or equivalent industrial or military facility, may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience being equivalent to 15 semester units.)