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Power Plant Operator

City of San Diego
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Power Plant Operator positions provide operation and maintenance duties for the City's Energy Production section at the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, North City Water Reclamation Plant, Pump Station #2, and other outlying facilities (e.g., 2MW Emergency Gensets); repair, operate, maintain, and overhaul methane/natural gas/diesel-fueled engines, generators, hydro turbine generators, high voltage electrical equipment, and other related support equipment; troubleshoot and diagnose problems such as engine and switchgear malfunctions, defective PLC logic systems, and electrical controls and instrumentation; maintain log books and equipment; perform preventative maintenance; and perform other duties as assigned.

 

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Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

  • 4% effective 7/1/24
  • 7% effective 1/1/25
  • 5% effective 7/1/25
  • 5% effective 1/1/26

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

EXPERIENCE: Three years of full-time journey-level experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining large engines (600 horsepower or higher), high voltage electrical systems (440 volts or higher), or steam or hot water boilers (250 horsepower or higher).

 

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  • Successful completion of an Associate's Degree, state-accredited Apprenticeship Program, or an equivalent-level Community College certificate in Electricity, Electronics Technology, Equipment Mechanics, or Marine Engineering may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
  • City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

 

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

 

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