Human Resources Division
Generation Technician
Generation Technician Apprentice
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1231 Eleventh Street
P.O. Box 4060
Modesto, CA 95352
(209) 526-7341
www.mid.org
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Generation Technician
$92,913 Annually
Generation Technician Apprentice
$65,769 – $84,177 Annually
plus ex cellent paid benefits
THE POSI TI ON
The Modesto Irrigation District is recruiting to fill one full-time vacancy in the Power Generation Department, Electric
Resources Division to install, modify, maintain and operate the District’s generation facilities.
Only Regular District em ployees m ay apply. This is a non-exempt position and part of the Utility Services and
Maintenance Bargaining Unit. An Agency Shop Agreement covers this Bargaining Unit. The list established as a
result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Generation Technician/Apprentice vacancies that may occur within
the District through February 20, 2016.
If there is a lack of qualified candidates at the Generation Technician Journey level, the position will be filled at the
Apprentice level and the incumbent’s training and advancement will be governed by the District’s Generation
Technician Apprentice Training Program. Successful candidates at the apprentice level will be required to sign an
Apprentice Agreement prior to beginning the Apprentice Training Program. Copies of the Apprentice Training Program
and Apprentice Agreement are available in the Human Resources Department for review.
ESSENTI AL DUTI ES
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Operate a variety of power generation and auxiliary equipment including gas turbines, hydraulic turbines,
reciprocating engine generators and their support systems
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Evaluate and adjust machine operating parameters
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Monitor control and emission systems
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Perform various mathematical calculations
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Install and maintain power plant electronic/electrical control systems, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic
equipment
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Modify power plant systems as directed including design, fabrication and assembly
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Operate gas and arc welding equipment
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Operate and maintain high voltage electrical switchgear
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Operate various equipment including fork lifts and trucks
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Perform overtime and/or emergency work as required.
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Operate mobile cranes
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Other related duties include: other duties as assigned
This position may involve seasonal or full time shift work and weekend work, including the possibility of rotating
shifts.
M I NI M UM QUALI FI CATI ONS
Any combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications.
A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program for Generation Technician or two (2)
years of journey level generation experience in a related area involving electrical or mechanical maintenance and
operations is required for the journey level position. Twelve (12) months experience in a related area for the
apprentice level.
Knowledge and Abilities:
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Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, operation,
maintenance and modification of electrical, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
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Ability to read and understand technical drawings, sketches, plans, specifications and maintenance manuals;
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Ability to use electrical, electronic and mechanical tools, instruments and equipment skillfully and safely;
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Ability to perform switching operations in accordance with District safety rules and operating orders;
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Ability to work effectively either alone or in conjunction with other employees, and with a minimum of direct
supervision;
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Ability to work cooperatively with others;
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Ability to prepare clear, complete and concise reports and records;
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Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Special Requirements: Must have a valid California Class C driver license. Attainment of crane certification is
required subject to management discretion and must be maintained thereafter. Attainment of a California Class A
driver license required subject to management discretion and must be maintained thereafter. Residency :
Residence within a 35-mile radius of the Generation Technician's assigned primary work station must be established
within six (6) months of appointment to this position and maintained thereafter. The Generation Department's
primary work stations are defined as: McClure Generation Station (639 S. McClure Rd., Modesto, CA) Woodland
Generation Station (920 Woodland Ave., Modesto, CA); Ripon Generation Station (1015 S. Stockton Blvd., Ripon, CA).
Apprentice Agreem ent: The Apprentice Generation Technician position will be required to sign an Apprentice
Agreement prior to beginning work.
APPLI CATI ON PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application and the attached supplemental application to
the Human Resources Department to be received no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2015. A
resume describing experience and qualifications for the position is recommended.
Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in
the selection process which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual’s skills through (1) written
exam; (2) oral interview; (3) review of personnel file, and (4) contacting of references to include current and
former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the testing in order to continue in
the selection process.
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at
(209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-3933 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The
Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
I N FORM ATI ON CON TAI N ED I N THI S AN N OUN CEM EN T M AY BE SUBJECT TO CHAN GE W I THOUT N OTI CE
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Supplemental Questionnaire – Generation Technician, Generation Technician Apprentice
This position requires that you complete and submit a supplemental application along with the standard District
application to assess your qualifications. Please answer each of the following questions. In your answers, please
include with what employer(s) you performed the function. You are encouraged to prepare your answers using a
word processing program. Your responses should be two to three paragraphs in length. Attach additional sheets as
necessary.
Applications without this Supplemental Application will not be considered. PLEASE DO NOT INDICATE, “REFER TO
RESUME”, AS IT WILL BE VIEWED AS AN INCOMPLETE ANSWER.
1. Explain your experience in the Power Generation industry. Include areas such as Operations, Maintenance,
Instruments and Controls, and Construction.
2. Describe the type of Power Generation Prime Movers you have experience with such as Gas Turbines, Steam
Turbines, Hydro Turbines, Wind Turbines, and Reciprocating Engine Generators.
3. Describe the type of water purification systems you have experience with in either Operations, Maintenance
or both.
4. Describe the types of Control systems you have either operated and/or maintained such as a Distributed
Control System, Local PLC, Stand alone Dedicated Control system, etc.
5. Describe your experience with Low (Less than 1000 VAC), Medium (1,000 to 35,000 VAC) and High (Over
35,000 VAC) industrial switchgear.
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