Hydro Apprentice Electrician and Instrument Control Technician

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In this position, you’ll play a hands-on role inspecting, testing, and repairing control instruments and components to ensure the reliability of hydro generation assets. You’ll troubleshoot and repair logic control systems, install and maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, and expertly locate faults on control, power, and lighting circuits—including transformer wiring, motors, and starters. Your work directly supports a cleaner energy future and the safe, efficient operation of Southern California Edison’s facilities.

Your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

- Inspect, test, service, repair, and install control instruments and components such as flow-meters, pressure gages, thermometers, controllers, regulators, and similar devices.

- Install, test, and maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, including generators, cables, capacitors, transformers, motors, and switchboards.

- Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and adjustment of instruments and control devices; clean and lubricate parts, replace defective components, and repair tubing and wiring.

- Record test data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to supervisors as required.

- Work safely on and around high voltage energized equipment using appropriate PPE and live line tools.

Minimum Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent, plus additional technical study in electrical or instrumentation fields.

- Valid California Class C Driver’s License.

- Ability to perform manual labor and physical work safely on and around high voltage energized equipment, including lifting up to 75 lbs., working on towers, ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and racks as necessary.

- Experience using common hand tools and specialized test equipment.

- Ability to drive and work safely in inclement and winter weather conditions

- Proficient in computer software systems and communication protocols.

- Demonstrated reliability, eagerness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Understanding of basic power plant systems and their operation and/or prior experience working in a related electrical field.

- Knowledge of the theory of electricity, mechanics, and instruments related to electrical equipment.

- Ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical, mechanical, and wiring diagrams and blueprints.

- Knowledge of materials, methods, practices, and tools used in installation and maintenance of transformers, oil switches, regulators, motors, generators, switchboards, and allied equipment.

- Ability to analyze problems involving logic as related to overall control processes and apply electrical theory to practical applications in power plant settings.

- Proficient in computer software, and the ability to analyze problems involving logic as related to overall control processes.

Additional Information

- This position’s work mode is on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.

- Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!

- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

- The primary work location for this position is Big Creek, CA. However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at other plant facilities under special circumstances.

- Position will require up to 60% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.

- This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.

- Relocation does not apply to this position.

- This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: 2177 Apprentice Electrician and 5105 EEI MASS. Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.