What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Plant Technician - Gas Turbine position at Turlock Irrigation District?
Operate and maintain various types of water treatment equipment. Perform skilled water chemistry analysis and take corrective action as needed.
Perform general welding and fabrication work such as gas and arc welding, cutting, drilling, threading, grinding, and machine tool operation.
Maintain a variety of records including those for the appropriate regulatory agencies.
Participate in the preventive maintenance program. Enter and complete work orders, record machine condition, pull required parts from inventory, record parts used and work performed.
Assist in similar activities at other power generating stations.
Perform general maintenance, including painting and cleaning duties to keep equipment, buildings, grounds and work areas clean and safe.
Serve as acting Power Plant Supervisor as assigned.
Respond to emergency situations and be on-call as assigned.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Completion of and apprentice program or recognized status as a Power Plant Technician - Gas Turbine.
Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to work independently or on a team, and be able to make decisions which affect the safe operation of the generating facility, without direct supervision.
Knowledge of: methods, materials, equipment and tools used in the maintenance and operation of gas turbine power plant facilities; basic electricity and electronics; mechanical and hydraulic principles; mathematics including a basic understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry; record-keeping and reporting procedures; hazards and safety procedures; water treatment principles and systems; fuels and fuel handling systems; chemicals and chemical handling systems; emission testing; and fire protection systems. Ability to: read and interpret plans and specifications; keep records and prepare reports; and read and interpret electrical, electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and civil drawings. Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions during plant interruptions or other emergencies.
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.
Must furnish own hand tools.
Must be able to respond quickly to emergency call.
This classification will be required to work a scheduled on-call period.
Employees who are assigned an on-call period must respond to their primary workstation within thirty (30) minutes of the call out. This classification's primary workstations are defined as the Almond Power Plant, the Walnut Power Plant, or other assigned power plant. The on-call employee must obey all applicable traffic laws when responding to a call out.
This classification may be assigned to work and 8, 10 or 12 hour rotating shift schedule and weekends.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score
Written Examination 70%
(Section Weight - 50%)
Oral Interview 70%
(Section Weight - 50%)
Medical Examination
This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification.
Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status.
Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals.
Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License.
Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop.
Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.
POSTING
Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Tuesday, February 25, 2025 until Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.
Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined after posting closes
Human Resources
(209) 883-8253
Salary : $69
