Apprentice Power Plant Technician

at  Turlock Irrigation District

JOB SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision, to work with and assist a Power Plant Technician, receiving increasing instruction and experience in the maintenance and operation of power plants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:
Education
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience
None required.
Skills and Abilities
Interpersonal and Communication.
Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Technical and Analytical.
Ability to: learn to read and interpret plans and specifications; and keep records and prepare reports. Knowledge of: basic electricity; mechanical and hydraulic principles; and hazard and safety precautions.

THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY OF BENEFITS IS PROVIDED BY THE TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT FOR EMPLOYEES FILLING REGULAR FULL TIME POSITIONS.

Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year
Sick Leave: 12 sick leave days per calendar year with no accumulation limit

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Work with and assist a Power Plant Technician by providing tools and materials.
During training, perform progressively more difficult and technical duties.
Assist in the inspection and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities, hydraulic activators, lubrication oil levels, generator cooling water systems, generators and turbines, station batteries and switchboards.
Meggering and high pot testing.
Check and record exciter generator brush condition, relays and daily generator operations.
Assist in the operation of the switchboard, switchyard, hydraulic governors, and spillway gates.
Perform welding and fabrication work.
Operate radio and telephone equipment.
Assist in the maintenance of a variety of records including those for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Respond to emergency situations and be on call as assigned.
Transmission and distribution line patrolling.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.