Salary : $118,920.00 - $137,664.00 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-017
Department: Wastewater Dept
Division: Treatment Administration
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

The Position

A Power Plant Mechanic/Operator operates, maintains, and repairs diesel engines and gas turbine generator sets at East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD's) Power Generation Station (PGS) located at the main wastewater treatment plant.

EBMUD's PGS includes large industrial stationary engines that run on multiple fuels and produce a total of 10 megawatts: a mix of 6-megawatt diesel and a 4.5-megawatt gas turbine. The power plant operates continuously, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Typical duties include:
• Operating or maintaining switch-gear, dual-fuel engines, generators, gas compressors, gas storage and delivery system, centrifuges and supporting auxiliary equipment.
• Operating computer control interface systems for engine and load control.
• Starting up and shutting down power plant systems and machinery.
• Regulating electrical loads in the power plant according to standard operating procedures.
• Inspecting, adjusting, and repairing various engine, machinery and equipment parts.
• Testing and troubleshooting equipment and machinery.
• Responding to audio and visual alarms concerning plant conditions.
• Writing detailed repair and inspection reports

The salary range for Power Plant Mechanic/Operator is $9,910 per month increasing to $10,406, $10,926, and $11,472 after 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively. All off shifts receive 10% or 15% shift differentials.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Requirements

1. A high school diploma or its equivalent.

2. Two years of journey level experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment similar to that used in diesel, methane, or natural gas fed power generating stations or other industrial electrical power plants.

3. Valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Other requirements: Willingness to work weekends and various shifts, including graveyard. Willingness to work overtime on short notice. Willingness to work for long periods in an environment where noise levels are greater than 85 dB while wearing hearing protection devices and where temperatures reach over 100°F.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.
The Selection Process

1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to a technical oral panel interview.

4. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

5. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

6. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.
Supplemental Information

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.
Our excellent benefits package includes:

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans;life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

01

Do you have two years of journey level experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment similar to that used in diesel, methane, or natural gas fed power generating stations or other industrial electrical power plants?

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your work experience with diesel engines or gas turbine generator sets. If you have no experience with diesel engines or gas turbine generator sets, list the work experience that qualifies you to maintain and operate industrial equipment normally found in a power plant.
03

Describe your experience operating reciprocating, screw, or centrifugal type compressors. Include information on the type of compressors, and what they were used for.
04

Describe your experience in maintenance and repairs performed including routine Preventative Maintenance (PM) work, major overhaul, and other types of repair work on reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal compressors. Include information on the types and the specific tasks you performed.
05

Describe your experience operating other types of auxiliary equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, purifiers, boilers, and gas conditioning equipment. Please list the equipment, the types and sizes, and what service they were used for.
06

Describe your experience maintaining equipment including routine PM type of work, major overhaul work, and other types of repair work you have performed on auxiliary equipment or other similar equipment like pumps, heat exchangers, purifiers, boilers, and gas conditioning equipment. Please list the equipment, the type and size, and the specific tasks you performed.
07

Describe your experience in using different types of fuels such as methane, natural gas or other types of fuels used in reciprocating engines or gas-fired turbines.
08

Describe your experience in the maintenance and/or the repairs you have performed including routine PM type of work, major overhaul, and other types of repair work on diesel engines. Include information on the types and size of the engines.
09

Describe your experience in the maintenance and/or the repairs you have performed including routine PM type of work, major overhaul, and other types of repair work on gas turbine generator sets. Include information on the types and size of turbine generator sets.
Required Question