Hydro Tech (Plant Mechanic/Millwright)

Final Filing Date: First review of applications will be on May 26, 2026. NCPA reserves the right to close this posting once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Responsibilities:

The Hydro Technician / Operator installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, services, and operates turbine generator units, auxiliary equipment, and large civil infrastructure associated with hydroelectric power generating stations and facilities.

Essential Duties: (other duties may be assigned)

Assemble, disassemble, and reassemble mechanical equipment, replace/repair parts, align, test, and adjust as necessary.

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to equipment such as large turbines, pumps, diesel generators, and hydraulic systems.

Repair and rebuild air compressors, oil pumps, large valves, governing systems, oil lubrication systems, and complex hydraulic systems.

Repair, modification, inspection, and maintenance of major civil structures, including concrete dams, tunnels, and roads.

Monitor, control, and operate hydroelectric generating stations and associated equipment.

Test, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctions or failures of electrical and/or mechanical equipment.

Observe equipment operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance performance.

Set up and operate machine tools to repair and/or reproduce parts and fittings, working from blueprints and/or reverse engineering.

Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System to plan work assignments and document test results and repairs.

Utilize office and specialty computer programs as needed for predictive maintenance tasks. Maintain logs, records, and files. Update drawings, equipment files, sketches, and reports. Inform system dispatchers and supervisors of the status of operating equipment.

Respond to and evaluate plant emergencies and maintain regulatory water flow requirements.

Fabricate, modify, shape, and repair metal equipment parts using a variety of metal working machines and welding methods.

Perform complex rigging and crane operations. Operate snow cats, backhoes, boats, & forklifts.

Perform housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and safe.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of mechanical experience, preferably in hydroelectric power generation. Completion of a relevant state-certified apprenticeship (preferred) or equivalent.
• Must possess unrestricted CA Drivers' License and clean driving record.
• Ability to complete physically demanding work in rough natural terrain and noisy environments with the presence of safety hazards that must be appropriately managed to ensure safe operations.
• Willingness to relocate permanent residence to within 50 miles of Murphys, CA.

Benefits: NCPA offers excellent benefits, including CalPERS medical and retirement plans. See our website for more details on NCPA’s extensive benefits package.

NCPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.