Temporary Industrial Coating Specialist (Crosscut)

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service, consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. We value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable water and power.

Benefits

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits (available your first day unless noted otherwise):

• Medical benefits (CCP, PPO, or EPO)
• Sick time accrual for full-time temporary employees (up to 40 hours in a calendar year)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee, after 1 year of service)
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

About the Role

Under limited supervision, performs painting and industrial coating applications on equipment and products. May require being transported by fixed-wing, rotor, or other approved project transportation. Employee is subject to non-continuous multi-shift work schedules and 24/7 call-out. Employee is committed to achieving the highest goals of excellence in serving customers and working with fellow employees. May direct the work of others in the performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Lays out and performs new and maintenance exterior or interior finish quality painting on tanks, power plants, microwave stations, fences, substations, transformers, switching equipment, power poles, and light poles using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and related equipment.
• Applies metallized coatings using the thermal spray process.
• Performs complete surface preparation prior to coating or painting, using paint removal equipment, including sand and shot blasting, scrapers, etc.
• Mixes paints and coatings to meet specified requirements.
• Lays out and performs incidental parking lot restriping.
• Orders and maintains stock of paints, coatings, and supplies.
• Prepares work reports and field/shop environmental paint and related product usage reports.
• Ensures personal safety and the safety of others; accomplishes all work in a cost-effective manner.
• Performs accurate cost estimates and project schedules on job-related work.
• Performs related work as required, as workloads vary and are adjusted by supervisory personnel.
• Works safely and efficiently in the performance of job duties.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other employees, customers, and the public.
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions and completes applicable paperwork accurately and legibly.
• May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience as a 2nd Class Painter or General Mechanic in Mechanical Services, or equivalent experience.
• Required to have all necessary hand tools to perform job duties.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve common goals.
• Considerable courtesy and cooperation are required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
• Ability to employ safe working practices under all working conditions.
• Ability to understand, carry out, and explain detailed oral and written instructions, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform work functions without direct supervision.
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to work under varying schedules, imposed deadlines, and emergency conditions.
• Ability to understand job costs and work within a budget allocation.
• Must have a valid Arizona Operator’s license and DOT certification.
• Required to become certified on various pieces of equipment, including personnel lifting equipment.

Testing and Certifications

• Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test, and training required.
• For a specific list of training certifications, contact the departmental manager.

Drug/Alcohol Policy

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol-free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.