Control Operator - Tier 1 - Escondido, CA

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We call Southern California our home. It's where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That's why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that's why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We're redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the instruction and oversight of a Control Operator - Tier 2, Control Operator - Tier 3, or Lead Control Operator, Control Operator - Tier 1 employees will be required to:

• Operate and troubleshoot all equipment related to gas turbines, steam turbines, and plant auxiliary equipment during routine, abnormal, and emergency conditions.
• Perform equipment rounds and maintain operational logs of plant equipment.
• May load, transfer, and unload equipment and materials with forklifts throughout the plant and off/on trucks and trailers.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all water treatment equipment including water sampling, tests, and analyses.
• Monitor and adjust chemistry to maintain water quality control and meet plant specifications.
• Submit work requests for maintenance on plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and permits.
• Handle and transfer bulk chemicals as necessary.
• Identify materials needed and notify appropriate personnel.
• Reports problems/emergencies and abnormal plant conditions to supervision/management.
• Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance as assigned.
• Assumes battery energy storage system control duties for which they are qualified when fully qualified Energy Storage Operators are not present to perform such duties.
• Conduct and document periodic safety, environmental, and equipment inspections.

Additional Tasks - PEC Control Operator - Tier 1

Under the instruction and oversight of a Control Operator - Tier 2, Control Operator - Tier 3, or Lead Control Operator, Control Operator - Tier 1 employees will be required to:

• Operate control panels for peaker plants, energy storage sites, solar plants, and synchronous condensers during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.
• Will be required to travel to the various facilities as necessary.

Wage Schedule:

Tier 1: $56.50

Tier 2: $60.00

Tier 3: $71.25

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of related Control Operator experience within electric utility, generation plant, mining, military, or similar fields.
• Must have the ability to absorb formal training and schooling.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must complete forklift training.
• Must be able to climb ladders frequently.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to climb and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways at elevations up to 140 feet.
• Must be able to wear and work using respirators, (EABD) emergency air breathing device, or (EEBD) Emergency Escape Breathing Device.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to distinguish between red, blue, and green colors or between open/closed, and on/off indications.
• Must complete required new-hire training.
• Will be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, including extended days and call-outs for emergency work.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.

This is a Union Represented position - Represented by Local IBEW 465.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

OFFICE: Work onsite at a company facility due to the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Field/Plant Operations

Full-time

Note: The salary for this position is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as paid parental leave and employee assistance programs.

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$56.50 - $71.25 / hour

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