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Control Operator Palomar Tier 1 - Escondido, CA

San Diego Gas and Electric
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people - bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community. We call Southern California our home. It's where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That's why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that's why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We're redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution. It takes the best to build the best - join us! Wage Schedule: Tier 1: $58.76 Tier 2: $62.40 Tier 3: $74.10 Duties and Responsibilities: Under the instruction and oversight of a Control Operator - Tier 2, Control Operator - Tier 3, or Lead Control Operator, Control Operator - Tier 1 employees will be required to: * Operate and troubleshoot all equipment related to gas turbines, steam turbines, and plant auxiliary equipment during routine, abnormal, and emergency conditions. * Perform equipment rounds and maintain operational logs of plant equipment. * May load, transfer, and unload equipment and materials with forklifts throughout the plant and off/on trucks and trailers. * Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all water treatment equipment including water sampling, tests, and analyses. * Monitor and adjust chemistry to maintain water quality control and meet plant specifications. * Submit work requests for maintenance on plant equipment. * Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and permits. * Handle and transfer bulk chemicals as necessary. * Identify materials needed and notify appropriate personnel. * Reports problems/emergencies and abnormal plant conditions to supervision/management. * Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance as assigned. * Assumes battery energy storage system control duties for which they are qualified when fully qualified Energy Storage Operators are not present to perform such duties. * Conduct and document periodic safety, environmental, and equipment inspections. * Performs other duties as assigned or required. Additional Tasks - PEC Control Operator - Tier 1 Upon completion of qualification modules in the Miramar Energy (MEF), Cuyamaca Peak Energy (CPEP) and Synchronous Condenser facilities, Control Operator - Tier 1 employees will be required to: * Operate control panels for peaker plants, energy storage sites, solar plants, and synchronous condensers during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations. * Will be required to travel to the various facilities as necessary.
SDG&E is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

 

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