Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Control Center Operator. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Work Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts to include swing shift, graveyard shift, holidays, and weekends. Duty location: Glen Canyon Dam, Page, AZ.
The Primary duties of this position are performing a variety of journeyman level power systems control duties for dams, hydroelectric power plants and related facilities from the Control Center, working on a rotating basis with Senior Control Operator on a shift to accomplish overall operation of the power plant and water system.
Performs inspections of dams, power plants, and other facilities in normal and emergency situations in accordance with Standing Operating procedures and Emergency Preparedness Plans. Directs, prepares, and performs switching and tagging operations to accomplish and issue clearances, hot line orders, general switching and special conditions on all delegated facilities.
Receives requests for water releases from irrigation district representatives and verifies the authority of those making requests. Operates, inspects, cleans, and lubricates power plant turbines, generators, governors, and auxiliary equipment, including, air compressors, sump pumps, batteries, etc. Assesses all security alarms during shift and reports to proper authority.
Trains apprentices, power plant operators and other operations personnel in computer and equipment operation through instruction and observation of work under simulated and actual operating conditions. Responsible for complying with safety instructions and regulations, ensuring individual's safety and promptly reporting unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents to the supervisor.
Working Conditions: The work is accomplished in and around dams, power plants, and related facilities with exposure to high levels of noise, moving parts, hazardous materials, and electrical hazards. Work is also performed outside under prevailing weather and terrain conditions. Some work assignments are performed in confined spaces, closed and restricted quarters, and at substantial heights. May be required to work at CRT screens for long periods.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
nicole_wilson@ios.doi.gov · 000-000-0000
This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $59.93 – $59.93/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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