Electric Home Appliance and Power Tool Repairer jobs in Chico, CA

• Promote safe work practices.  Ensure compliance with OSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations, industry standard practices, and the City of Redding and Redding Electric Utility power plant safety programs.
• Promote positive environmental stewardship work practices.  Ensure compliance and adherence to government environmental regulations, industry standard practices, and City of Redding, Redding Electric Utility, and power plant environmental compliance programs.
• Ensure that electrical generation outputs and power plant equipment response to plant operation schedules are maintained at levels as determined by the REU Energy Management group.
• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the operations or maintenance staff in accordance with Redding Electric Utility goals and objectives.  Plan, direct, coordinate, supervise and review the tasks and objectives of assigned power plant operations or maintenance personnel in accordance with Redding Electric Utility goals and objectives.  Provide technical support to staff as required.
• Promote and sustain positive morale and motivation of plant personnel.  Act as an advocate for the continued professional development of assigned staff.

• Knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance principles, processes, procedures and regulations
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control maintenance techniques/procedures
• Knowledge of safety procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the installation, modification, maintenance and operation of steam and combustion turbine generating facilities
• Knowledge of associated mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic and computer systems/software
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and City of Redding employees
• Ability to immediately respond to changes in plant conditions
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability to plan and schedule work and coordinate with other departments and regulatory agencies

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:
 Any combination of training and experience or education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  

• Typical education would include an AA degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent.  A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field is desirable.
• Typical experience would include five years of power plant operations and / or maintenance and three years of supervision experience; or five years of plant engineering experience and three years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

• Positive past employment references
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal check (applicants 18 and older)

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER