electrician Pollock Pines, CA
Job description
Minimum Pay Rate: $41.02
Maximum Pay Rate: $59.94
Apply By: 06/22/2023
SMUD delivers power to more than 1.4 million customers throughout the Sacramento area. As a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, we have been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for over 70 years. We are a recognized industry leader and award winner for our innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and for our sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. Through the efforts of the 2,200 people that power us, we work 24/7 to keep the lights on and provide our customers with innovative energy solutions. We're one of the region's largest employers, with a reputation for attracting, developing, and retaining some of the most talented employees around.
Power Generation is seeking a High Voltage Electrician at our Hydro Generation Operation Facility (Fresh Pond) located approximately 60 miles east of Sacramento, 15 miles east of Placerville.
*COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT* To be further considered for this position you are required to respond to the following questions in the cover letter portion of your application. Failure to submit a cover letter answering the required questions may preclude you from moving forward in this process:
- Describe your experience working on high voltage equipment. Where did you acquire that experience?
- List test equipment you have used in either troubleshooting or maintenance of high voltage equipment.
- Describe your experience using personal protective grounds. Describe proper way to install personal protective grounds.
This posting will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill current and future limited term and full time Hydro Electrician, Apprentice vacancies.
Purpose
An Apprentice High Voltage Electrician learns and assists in performing skilled mechanical and electrical work in and about electric substations, underground systems, and power generating plants.
Nature and Scope
The Apprentice High Voltage Electrician is concerned primarily with learning the skills involved in the installation and field maintenance of electrical equipment utilized in the electric utility industry.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow all safety policies, procedures, practices, and exercise caution when performing duties.
- Under general supervision, the Apprentice High Voltage Electrician will be assisting with the installation and removal of conduit, fittings, circuit breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, switchboard meters, relays, control panels, and termination and splicing of wire and cable.
- Learning to test and service batteries; test, repair, and overhaul motors, generators, breakers, motor operated disconnects, and transformers.
- Work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of distribution and transmission substations; pull wires and cables; lay out, measure, cut, install, and splice cable in distribution and transmission stations.
- Inspect the work of outside construction vendors/workers; and perform various calculations related to electrical measurements such as voltage, current, power and angles.
- Responding in a timely manner to emergency conditions/outages.
- Requires climbing ladders and steel structures.
- Learning the switching that is done under direction from dispatch.
- Operating District vehicles in the course of performing job duties.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Education
Attend classes after normal working hours on a non-paid basis in order to obtain skills and/or knowledge required on the job; willingness to learn and operate a variety of tools/equipment/vehicles; must complete the Electrician/Cable Splicer apprenticeship training program requirements in order to advance to the journey level.
Knowledge Of
Mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry functions; and, basic electrical terminology and theory.
Skills To
Effectively communicate orally and in writing; use basic hand and power tools; basic computer skills; remember and follow written and oral instructions; read and interpret written instructions; complete forms, requisitions, and reports; develop and maintain effective working relationships; learn to perform work at heights, in vaults, and manholes below ground in a safe manner; learn to perform required math calculations, including algebra; climb; and distinguish colors.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with the following:
- Hydro Generation Equipment
- High Voltage - 4KV, 69KV, 230KV
- High Voltage Breakers - Oil Circuit Breakers - SF6 Breakers - Vacuum Breakers
- High Voltage Step-up Transformer Maintenance
- Electrical Schematics and Print Reading
Required Licenses/Certificates
Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License (CDL) and a satisfactory driving record (not more than two moving violations in the last two years).
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are
As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.
An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.
SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.
Why Sacramento, California?
The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.
SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
About Sacramento Municipal Utility District
CEO: Paul Lau
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.smud.org
Year Founded: 1946
