Southern California Edison (SCE)

Power Plant Operator Mechanic

LocationCA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a

Power Plant Operator Mechanic

at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. This is an opportunity to join one of the nation's top power-producing companies with multiple sources of energy production. The Operator Mechanic position is fast-paced and high-energy, offering a chance to grow as a power plant worker. You will assist control operators in safely running, maintaining, and working on equipment and controls needed for generation. You will also learn to control both gas plant and battery energy storage systems safely and reliably.

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?

Responsibilities

Operate turbine/generators, mechanical and electrical auxiliaries, fuel systems, and other plant systems.
Inspect and service large plant equipment including steam turbines, boilers, ash handling systems, lubricating systems, water chemistry, cooling towers, condensers, cooling systems, and water treatment systems.
Determine the operating status of equipment from previous shift personnel, log entries, visual inspection of records and instruments, and local inspection of plant equipment.
Perform routine chemical analysis of plant water and take corrective action to maintain prescribed limits.
Maintain detailed logs of daily operations, recording unusual events and changes in operating status.
Prepare reports and summaries of records related to plant operation and maintenance and perform incidental clerical duties as assigned.
Perform periodic, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, including disassembly, repair, and assembly of plant equipment; replacing and adjusting packing; lubricating equipment; assisting Machinist Mechanics and/or IC&E Technicians in changing oil; troubleshooting malfunctions; and other safe maintenance tasks.
Monitor equipment for proper operation and make necessary adjustments.
Diagnose and report/record equipment problems and correct if possible. Write maintenance orders for issues that cannot be easily corrected.
Occasionally perform heavy physical work, climb ladders or stairways, and use senses to determine operating conditions.
Maintain a safe environment for personnel and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

1-5 years’ experience in operation or maintenance of a power plant or industrial facility.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.


Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and ability to operate electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment and systems.
Ability to communicate clearly, read and understand technical information, interpret charts and gauges, troubleshoot equipment and system problems, and interface with others.
Ability to follow instructions for electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic diagrams; detect and diagnose equipment and system malfunctions; take corrective action; stop damage or waste; operate computer control systems; write legibly; and compute accurately.


Additional Information

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.
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: EEI POSS(Test 5100) and Operator Mechanic Knowledge. 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.

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