Power Plant Auxiliary Operator

The City of Redding Electric Utility is now accepting applications for the position for Power Plant Auxiliary Operator. Under supervision, this classification will assist in power plant operations, perform routine water/gas chemistry analysis, inspect and monitor operating components, and report plant status.

• Monitor normal operations of power plant.
• Conduct water testing and treatment duties as defined by the Chemistry Manual.
• Assist in start-up and shut-down of power plant systems.
• Assist in power plant operations.
• Operate control panels for the steam and combustion turbine generators, including start-up and shut-down.
• Operate major auxiliary apparatus such as: air compressors; boiler feedwater treatment system; power plant cooling system; boiler feedwater and condensate system; and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Perform operating tests and inspections, make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as assigned.
• Immediately report any abnormal or irregular conditions that develop during the progress of the work to immediate supervisor and take corrective measures within the scope of operating instructions.
• Assist in maintenance efforts.

• Knowledge of gas turbine and steam turbine power plant equipment and operating procedures
• Knowledge of emergency measures and safety requirements
• Knowledge ofwater chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations and chemical handling requirements
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees
• Ability tooperate steam and combustion turbine generators
• Ability to understand procedures and instructions
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and as described in the Department's air, water, and hazardous material compliance programs, safety standards, and NERC

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent.

• Typical experience would include two years of experience as a power plant equipment operator in an operating power generating plant.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces, participate in the Confined Space Program, and perform confined space rescue.

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Redding Electric Utility - Power Plant is looking to fill two Power Plant Auxiliary Operation vacancies.

This recruitment will establish a new eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Applicants who applied or became eligible on a previous list for Power Plant Auxiliary Operator must reapply to be considered. All applications must be received by posted closing date/time.

The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, practical examination or any combination thereof. Applicants will be notified of application status and/or invited to participate in the examination step approximately 1-2 weeks after job closes.

Final appointment is contingent upon passing applicable pre-employment steps which may include any or all of the following, depending on the position.

• Background and Reference Check
• Fingerprint Criminal Conviction Check (City Paid)
• Driver History Record
• Medical Physical Exam
• Drug/Alcohol Testing

Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.