HYDROELECTRIC PLANT MECHANIC I Job at Department of Water Resources, Butte County, CA

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  • Department of Water Resources
  • Butte County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction  of the Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Mechanical Supervisor and the lead of an HEP Mechanic II; performs maintenance and repairs for the operation of hydraulic turbines, pumps, and generator, and auxiliary equipment.  Work is on-site to support the State Water Project.

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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 (CalHR) Regulations 599.960-599.966.  Must possess a valid California Driver License to travel from plant to plant and within the State Water Project, including driving a vehicle on public roadways will be required. Must be willing to work extended hours and on weekends as needed to support restoration of operations and follow safety precautions inherent in the job.

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:


2+ Years of Journey-level maintenance experience performing maintenance and repair of hydraulic turbines, pumps and generators; auxiliary equipment including, but not limited to, air compressors, auxiliary generators (gasoline, diesel, and L.P. gas), sewage ejectors, governors, intakes, hydraulic power units, high and low pressure water, oil, air and grease systems, cranes, hoists, and gates at any of the following facilities: Commercial Fossil/Hydro/Nuclear Utility or Pumped storage OR Military/Naval/Merchant Marine steam propulsion/generating plant, completion of Accredited Apprenticeship - HEP Mechanic, Millwright or Machinist. Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment including but not limited to air, oil, water, hydraulic systems using blueprints, drawings, piping diagrams, manufacturer's instruction books and written procedures at a Hydro Generation plant or similar, 4+ Years Experience Welding, Fabrication, Machining, and/or Pipe fitting, Possesses knowledge and ability to take critical precise measurements using precision measuring equipment used for precision alignment, machining, and component dimensioning.

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 a resume.  Please reference SAP Position #50001915 and Job Control #516474 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

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

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.

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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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Weekend work

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