Electric Utility Electrician

the department - silicon valley power (svp):
silicon valley power currently provides over 40 percent of santa clara’s electricity from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, svp employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by capturing and burning methane gas from a closed city landfill and using power from solar generating systems on city-owned garages and vacant, unusable land.

It is the mission of silicon valley power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of santa clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, svp can provide economic value to the city of santa clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers.


the position:
the position of electric utility electrician performs inspections and maintenance on equipment in svp substations. This equipment includes but is not limited to, power transformers, instrument and control transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, relays and ancillary control systems. Svp substation equipment is rated at 12,000 volts and above. Electric utility electricians provide after hours emergency response to events that impact substation equipment.


additional information:
applications must be filled out completely (e.g. Do not write “see resume, na, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) resume
2) proof of journey level status (certification or completion of program).
incomplete applications will not be considered.

application packets may be submitted online through the “apply now” feature on the job announcement taclaraca.gov.this position is continuous or open until filled: applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.


this recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments besides the positions listed below. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to test or interview.

the annual salary range for this position is $ - $. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
education and experience

minimum education requirements:

• graduation from high school or possession of a g.e.d.;

minimum experience requirements:

• status as a journey level electrician, including proof of certification as a journey level electrician; or proof of completion of a formal electrician apprenticeship; or proof of completion of a formal electrician or equivalent training program; and

• experience maintaining high voltage substation equipment, power generation equipment or industrial manufacturing facilities is required.

acceptable substitution:
none.

license/certifications:
possession of a valid california class c driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

desirable qualifications:
journey level experience maintaining solid state traffic signal equipment.

other requirements:

• incumbents of this classification may be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties, and be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work whenever called upon.

• incumbents may be required to work in inclement weather.

• incumbents will be required to travel from site to site and work occasionally at a considerable height above the ground.

• applicants appointed to this position must possess normal color vision at time of…