Temporary Industrial Coating Specialist (Tempe)

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.

About the role

Under limited supervision, performs painting and industrial coating applications on equipment and products. May require transportation by fixed wing, rotor, or other approved means. Employee is subject to non-continuous multi-shift work schedules and 24-hour, 7-day-per-week 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 and switching equipment, power poles, and light poles using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and related equipment.
• Applies metallized coatings using 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 and shop environmental paint and related products usage reports.
• Ensures personal safety and the safety of others; completes all work in a cost-effective manner.
• Performs accurate cost estimates and project schedules on job-related work.
• Performs related work as required; workloads vary and are adjusted by supervisory personnel.
• Works safely and efficiently while maintaining effective working relationships with 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.
• Valid Arizona Operator’s license and DOT certification.
• Required to become certified on various pieces of equipment, including personnel lifting equipment.
• Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test, and training required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve common goals.
• 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.

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. Available your first day:

• 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

SRP maintains a drug/alcohol-free work environment. Although marijuana is legal in Arizona, SRP considers it an illegal drug for policy purposes due to federal regulations. Candidates found impaired or with unauthorized substances during pre-employment testing may be disqualified.

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