Lead Power Plant Operator
- Orange County, CA - Sanitation District
- California, Maryland
- Full Time
Lead Power Plant Operator
Orange County, CA - Sanitation District
Location
California
Posted date
9 hours ago
Minimum level
N/A
Employment type
Full-time
Job category
Other
Salary: $55.41 - $67.33 Hourly
Location : CA 92708, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 521
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Division: Plant 1 Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/10/2025
Closing Date: 6/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
What do you value in your next job?
At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.
Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and RespectWe aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.
Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem SolvingWe lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.
Customer Service, Transparency, and AccountabilityWe are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.
Resiliency, Innovation, and LearningWe continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.
SafetyWe are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.
OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Lead Power Plant Operator
Under direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of methane gas engine generators and auxiliary equipment; identifies, troubleshoots, and solves the most complex problems; oversees and participates in performing the most complex and difficult preventive and corrective maintenance and repair on power generation equipment; and performs duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required:
High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training or coursework in electrical or electrical power generation technology or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical power generation equipment such as gas engines, pumps and compressors.
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Recruitment & Selection Process
Vacancies: 1
(an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)
Apply online at:
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 24, 2025; 5:00 P.M.
(or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)
Hiring Salary Range: $55.41 - 61.10/Hour*
*(starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in the plant; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings.
Perform moderate to heavy physical work; to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to a weight of 51 pounds and occasionally heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Work requires entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment and protective safety equipment.
Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
Field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.
Finger dexterity to operate tools and equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Field work in and around facilities with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, heights, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
May be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
Standby and Call Back: Employees in this classification may be required to participate in standby duty and are subject to call back, which may include nights, weekends and 24-hour emergency call out with little or no notice. Any employee designated to serve on standby, or report to an emergency, and refuses to do such, shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered "at-will", are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions. Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve "at-will" and may be released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures.
Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San's pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.
Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
OTHER INFORMATION
For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please re the Classification Specification for this position found on
Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an inter. All properly completed applications will be reed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.
False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
To ensure your application is accurate and complete, please re the
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San's pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:
Verification/Reference from current and past employers
Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees.
Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.
OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Personal leave; eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday; group life insurance; group disability insurance; group health insurance (employee contribution is required), dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision; a retirement* plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System), and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits. A credit union is available. Benefits are subject to the Board of Directors' periodic determination (usually annually) and the meet and confer process, and are therefore subject to change. OC San makes a generous contribution toward the cost of these benefits.
* New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to the retirement benefit formula and provisions set forth by the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).
For more information on benefits, visit our website at
01
PLEASE READ. The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with your job application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected. Do not submit a resume in place of completing these Supplemental Questions. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Any information you submit may be verified.When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected. I also understand that I may not submit a resume in lieu of filling out the job application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
Yes, I understand.
02
Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
Yes
No
03
Do you have specialized training or coursework in electrical or electrical power generation technology or a related field?
Yes
No
04
If you answered "Yes", to the previous question, briefly describe your specialized training or coursework in electrical or electrical power generation technology or a related field. If your answered "No", write "N/A".
05
Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical power generation equipment such as gas engines, pumps and compressors?
Yes
No
06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your increasingly responsible work experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical power generation equipment such as gas engines, pumps and compressors. If you answered "No", write N/A.
07
Do you have operation and maintenance experience with the following equipment: generators, steam turbines, steam boilers, and medium voltage switchgears?
Yes
No
08
If you answered, "Yes" in the previous question, briefly describe your specific operation and maintenance experience with the following equipment: generators, steam turbines, steam boilers, and medium voltage switchgear. In your response, please include where you obtained your experience and how many years you performed each particular function. If you answered "No", write N/A.
09
Are you able and willing to commit to a work schedule that may require day shifts, night shifts, weekend shifts, working overtime, and holidays?
Yes
No
10
What is your proficiency level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
Beginner
Intermediate
Expert
No experience
11
Do you have experience reading electrical single lines, blueprints or piping and instrumentation diagrams?
Yes
No
12
If you answered, "Yes" in the previous question, please describe your experience reading electrical single lines, blueprints or piping and instrumentation diagrams? If you answered "No", write N/A.
13
Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver's License by time of appointment?
Yes
No
14
All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Click on the radio button below to acknowledge you understand these requirements.
Yes, I understand.
Required Question
Orange County, CA - Sanitation District
Location
California
Posted date
9 hours ago
Minimum level
N/A
Employment type
Full-time
Job category
Other
Salary: $55.41 - $67.33 Hourly
Location : CA 92708, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 521
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Division: Plant 1 Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/10/2025
Closing Date: 6/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
What do you value in your next job?
At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.
Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and RespectWe aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.
Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem SolvingWe lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.
Customer Service, Transparency, and AccountabilityWe are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.
Resiliency, Innovation, and LearningWe continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.
SafetyWe are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.
OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Lead Power Plant Operator
Under direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of methane gas engine generators and auxiliary equipment; identifies, troubleshoots, and solves the most complex problems; oversees and participates in performing the most complex and difficult preventive and corrective maintenance and repair on power generation equipment; and performs duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required:
High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training or coursework in electrical or electrical power generation technology or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical power generation equipment such as gas engines, pumps and compressors.
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Recruitment & Selection Process
Vacancies: 1
(an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)
Apply online at:
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 24, 2025; 5:00 P.M.
(or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)
Hiring Salary Range: $55.41 - 61.10/Hour*
*(starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in the plant; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings.
Perform moderate to heavy physical work; to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to a weight of 51 pounds and occasionally heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Work requires entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment and protective safety equipment.
Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
Field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.
Finger dexterity to operate tools and equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Field work in and around facilities with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, heights, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
May be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
Standby and Call Back: Employees in this classification may be required to participate in standby duty and are subject to call back, which may include nights, weekends and 24-hour emergency call out with little or no notice. Any employee designated to serve on standby, or report to an emergency, and refuses to do such, shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered "at-will", are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions. Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve "at-will" and may be released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures.
Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San's pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.
Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
OTHER INFORMATION
For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please re the Classification Specification for this position found on
Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an inter. All properly completed applications will be reed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.
False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
To ensure your application is accurate and complete, please re the
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San's pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:
Verification/Reference from current and past employers
Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees.
Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.
OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Personal leave; eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday; group life insurance; group disability insurance; group health insurance (employee contribution is required), dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision; a retirement* plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System), and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits. A credit union is available. Benefits are subject to the Board of Directors' periodic determination (usually annually) and the meet and confer process, and are therefore subject to change. OC San makes a generous contribution toward the cost of these benefits.
* New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to the retirement benefit formula and provisions set forth by the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).
For more information on benefits, visit our website at
01
PLEASE READ. The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with your job application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected. Do not submit a resume in place of completing these Supplemental Questions. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Any information you submit may be verified.When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected. I also understand that I may not submit a resume in lieu of filling out the job application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
Yes, I understand.
02
Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
Yes
No
03
Do you have specialized training or coursework in electrical or electrical power generation technology or a related field?
Yes
No
04
If you answered "Yes", to the previous question, briefly describe your specialized training or coursework in electrical or electrical power generation technology or a related field. If your answered "No", write "N/A".
05
Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical power generation equipment such as gas engines, pumps and compressors?
Yes
No
06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your increasingly responsible work experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical power generation equipment such as gas engines, pumps and compressors. If you answered "No", write N/A.
07
Do you have operation and maintenance experience with the following equipment: generators, steam turbines, steam boilers, and medium voltage switchgears?
Yes
No
08
If you answered, "Yes" in the previous question, briefly describe your specific operation and maintenance experience with the following equipment: generators, steam turbines, steam boilers, and medium voltage switchgear. In your response, please include where you obtained your experience and how many years you performed each particular function. If you answered "No", write N/A.
09
Are you able and willing to commit to a work schedule that may require day shifts, night shifts, weekend shifts, working overtime, and holidays?
Yes
No
10
What is your proficiency level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
Beginner
Intermediate
Expert
No experience
11
Do you have experience reading electrical single lines, blueprints or piping and instrumentation diagrams?
Yes
No
12
If you answered, "Yes" in the previous question, please describe your experience reading electrical single lines, blueprints or piping and instrumentation diagrams? If you answered "No", write N/A.
13
Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver's License by time of appointment?
Yes
No
14
All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Click on the radio button below to acknowledge you understand these requirements.
Yes, I understand.
Required Question
Job ID: 481241163
Originally Posted on: 6/14/2025
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