POWER PLANT OPERATOR

Salary : $97,866.34 - $131,150.50 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 260660I1
Department: Burbank Water & Power
Division: BWP- Power Supply
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Under supervision, on an assigned shift, to assist in the general operation of a turbo electric generating plant and to be responsible for the operation of boiler controls and/or plant auxiliaries; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Operates plant equipment; stands watch at boiler controls; makes regular rounds to attend to operation of plant auxiliary equipment; adjusts load and voltages of electric generators; lubricates machinery and maintains lubrication records; operates water treatment equipment; makes tests on plant waters; adds chemical treatment to boilers, feed water and cooling water; makes frequent inspections of plant equipment; reports abnormal conditions to Power Plant Shift Supervisor and takes corrective action; closely observes plant instrumentation and maintains operational standards; makes adjustments to plant equipment including packing on valves, gauge glasses and pumps; enters required and pertinent data on logs; calculates plant fuel consumption; keeps records, and files plant operating records and charts; closely monitors burners, furnaces, and settings; cleans and adjusts burners; keeps control room and assigned areas clean and orderly; assists in maintenance work when operating assignments are not required; assists in training new Power Plant Operators and Utility Workers; drives on City business. Operates plant equipment; stands watch at boiler controls; makes regular rounds to attend to operation of plant auxiliary equipment; adjusts load and voltages of electric generators; lubricates machinery and maintains lubrication records; operates water treatment equipment; makes tests on plant waters; adds chemical treatment to boilers, feed water and cooling water; makes frequent inspections of plant equipment; reports abnormal conditions to Power Plant Shift Supervisor and takes corrective action; closely observes plant instrumentation and maintains operational standards; makes adjustments to plant equipment including packing on valves, gauge glasses and pumps; enters required and pertinent data on logs; calculates plant fuel consumption; keeps records, and files plant operating records and charts; closely monitors burners, furnaces, and settings; cleans and adjusts burners; keeps control room and assigned areas clean and orderly; assists in maintenance work when operating assignments are not required; assists in training new Power Plant Operators and Utility Workers; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:

Knowledge of construction details and operating characteristics of steam turbo electric plants; principles of combustion and water treatment; the boiler safety orders of the State of California; occupational hazards and safety precautions and compliance with safe operating practices.

Ability to operate high pressure boilers; make accurate observations and recordings; accurately evaluate emergency conditions and to take immediate corrective action; work on a rotating shift or relief shift; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and fellow employees.

Education/Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent; two years experience associated with highpressure boilers (a minimum of 400 psi and a minimum of 100,000 pounds steam per hour in steam electric,mechanical drive or marine propulsion service) and steam plant auxiliaries; or completion of a Power PlantOperator Trainee program.

Special Conditions & Requirements: Employees in this classification, who are required by applicable lawsand regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute'srequirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

Supplemental Information
None.
This job title is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits

Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets

Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of POWER PLANT OPERATOR. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

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I certify that the Supplemental Questionnaire responses are my own and were not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or any other automated tool. I understand that submitting responses that are not my own may result in disqualification from the selection process or removal from employment consideration.

• Yes, I certify that the responses provided are my own.

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Describe your experience operating power generation equipment or other industrial systems. Include the types of facilities and equipment and your responsibilities. Distinguish between equipment you operated independently, equipment you operated under supervision, and equipment you observed or studied.
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Describe your experience with Lockout/Tagout or other hazardous energy control procedures. Identify the types of energy involved and your role in establishing or verifying a safe condition for maintenance. Include any relevant training or qualifications.
05

Describe your experience with ZLD systems/water treatment systems, collecting samples, performing water chemistry tests, or handling industrial chemicals. Identify the systems, tests, or chemicals involved and explain the precautions you followed.
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Describe any experience working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. In addition, describe any experience working overtime.
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Describe your experience maintaining operating logs, documenting equipment problems, or communicating information during shift turnover. What information would you consider essential to communicate to the incoming operator?
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From the responses provided, what is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have associated with high pressure boilers (a minimum of 400 psi and a minimum of 100,000 pounds steam per hour in steam electric,mechanical drive or marine propulsion service) and steam plant auxiliaries?

• 0-11 months of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2+ years of experience
• No experience

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Have you completed a Power Plant Operator Trainee program?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.

• YES

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