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Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: MA-T11758-202312
Business Area: 2000 - Public Utilities
Personnel Area: 6200 - PU Wastewater Treat & Disposal
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 1/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
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.
NOTES:
5% effective 1/1/24
4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25
5% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 1/1/26
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
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).
NOTES:
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employee Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change to their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 1 - December 22, 2023 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.
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I understand that the responses I provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system and that if I am successful in this initial screening process, my application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.
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Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
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Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
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The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
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How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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If you selected Other in question #7, please specify.
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How many years of full-time journey-level experience do you have 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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In which of the following areas do you have full-time journey-level experience working on 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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Which of the following do you have full-time journey-level experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining?
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Describe your full-time journey-level experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the following: a. Large engines (600 horsepower or higher); b. high voltage electrical systems (440 volts or higher); c. steam or hot water boilers (250 horsepower or higher). For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
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Do you possess an Associate's Degree in Electricity, Electronics Technology, Equipment Mechanics, or Marine Engineering? NOTE: Attach proof of degree to your application.
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Have you successfully completed a state-accredited Apprenticeship Program in Electricity, Electronics Technology, Equipment Mechanics, or Marine Engineering? NOTE: Attach proof of completion to your application.
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Do you possess a Community College certificate in Electricity, Electronics Technology, Equipment Mechanics, or Marine Engineering? NOTE: Attach proof of certificate to your application.
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Describe your experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining engines, electrical systems, or boilers at a Power Plant. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this specific area, write "None."
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Describe your journey-level experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the following: a. Instrumentation and controls; b. air/gas compressors (vane or reciprocating). For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience.
18
Describe the specials tools you have used in repairing mechanical, high voltage electrical systems, and instrumentations. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience.
19
Describe your experience and training on Allen-Bradley PLC as Caterpillar Engine Controller, Emerson (Westinghouse) DCS, and SEL Relay for Electrical Switchgear. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience.
20
Describe your experience and training with troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling Caterpillar G3500 and G3600 series natural gas engines. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience.
21
Do you possess a valid Class I or II Stationary Engineer Certification issued from the National Institute for Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers and/or a Chief Stationary Engineer Certification?
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I understand that I am required to submit the following documents at time of application, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements: Proof of degree/transcripts or certificate; proof of apprenticeship completion; proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA)....
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: MA-T11758-202312
Business Area: 2000 - Public Utilities
Personnel Area: 6200 - PU Wastewater Treat & Disposal
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 1/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
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.
NOTES:
- Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
5% effective 1/1/24
4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25
- In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Power Plant Operator:
5% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 1/1/26
- Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Power Plant Operator employees may be required to work nights or unusual shifts for an extended period of time for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
- Power Plant Operator employees may be required to work overtime on a frequent basis.
- Power Plant Operator employees with a valid Class I or II Stationary Engineer Certification issued from the National Institute for Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers and/or a Chief Stationary Engineer Certification may be eligible for additional pay.
- Power Plant Operator employees may be required to work in confined spaces for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
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).
NOTES:
- 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.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
- Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining engines, electrical systems, or boilers at a Power Plant.
- Successful completion of a state-accredited Apprenticeship Program in Electricity, Electronics Technology, Equipment Mechanics, or Marine Engineering.
- Experience and training on Allen-Bradley PLC as Caterpillar Engine Controller, Emerson (Westinghouse) DCS, and SEL Relay for Electrical Switchgear.
- Experience and training with troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling Caterpillar G3500 and G3600 series natural gas engines.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of degree/transcript or certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employee Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change to their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 1 - December 22, 2023 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.
- Yes
- No
02
I understand that the responses I provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system and that if I am successful in this initial screening process, my application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.
- Yes
- No
03
Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
- Yes
- No
05
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
06
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
- Yes
- No
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How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
- City of San Diego Employment Information Center/Employee
- City Employee Association
- Government Jobs.com
- Community Organization
- Job Fair/Recruiter
- Handshake
- Indeed
- Glassdoor
- Jobs2Careers
- ZipRecruiter
- Diversityjobs
- Monster
- Brown & Caldwell Water Jobs (BCWaterJobs) (Specific to Water related jobs)
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- San Diego Union-Tribune
- Voice and Viewpoint
- San Diego Asian Journal
- Television/Radio
- SDNews.com
- Public Sector HR Assoc. (PSHRA)
- Other
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If you selected Other in question #7, please specify.
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How many years of full-time journey-level experience do you have 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)?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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In which of the following areas do you have full-time journey-level experience working on large engines (600 horsepower or higher), high-voltage electrical systems (440 volts or higher), or steam or hot water boilers (250 horsepower or higher)?
- Troubleshooting
- Repairing
- Maintaining
- None of the above
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Which of the following do you have full-time journey-level experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining?
- Large engines (600 horsepower or higher)
- High voltage electrical systems (440 volts or higher)
- Steam or hot water boilers (250 horsepower or higher)
- None of the above
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Describe your full-time journey-level experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the following: a. Large engines (600 horsepower or higher); b. high voltage electrical systems (440 volts or higher); c. steam or hot water boilers (250 horsepower or higher). For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
13
Do you possess an Associate's Degree in Electricity, Electronics Technology, Equipment Mechanics, or Marine Engineering? NOTE: Attach proof of degree to your application.
- Yes
- No
14
Have you successfully completed a state-accredited Apprenticeship Program in Electricity, Electronics Technology, Equipment Mechanics, or Marine Engineering? NOTE: Attach proof of completion to your application.
- Yes
- No
15
Do you possess a Community College certificate in Electricity, Electronics Technology, Equipment Mechanics, or Marine Engineering? NOTE: Attach proof of certificate to your application.
- Yes
- No
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Describe your experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining engines, electrical systems, or boilers at a Power Plant. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this specific area, write "None."
17
Describe your journey-level experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the following: a. Instrumentation and controls; b. air/gas compressors (vane or reciprocating). For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience.
18
Describe the specials tools you have used in repairing mechanical, high voltage electrical systems, and instrumentations. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience.
19
Describe your experience and training on Allen-Bradley PLC as Caterpillar Engine Controller, Emerson (Westinghouse) DCS, and SEL Relay for Electrical Switchgear. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience.
20
Describe your experience and training with troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling Caterpillar G3500 and G3600 series natural gas engines. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience.
21
Do you possess a valid Class I or II Stationary Engineer Certification issued from the National Institute for Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers and/or a Chief Stationary Engineer Certification?
- Yes
- No
22
I understand that I am required to submit the following documents at time of application, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements: Proof of degree/transcripts or certificate; proof of apprenticeship completion; proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA)....
