Temporary Substation Electrician

About the role

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. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates and tests LTC's, transformers, and other related equipment.
• Performs any or all phases of construction and maintenance work on transmission and/or distribution substations, including the erecting of station steel structures, bending of conduit, copper tubing or buss, installing control wiring, oil or air circuit breakers, switchgear, regulators, batteries, rectifiers, or any other electrical controlled equipment associated with a transmission or distribution substation.
• Installs and performs major repairs on all power-generators and control equipment in steam, hydro or other electrical generating power plants.
• Installs, maintains and repairs wiring and electrical equipment owned or operated by the Project used in other facilities.
• Performs tests on rubber and hotstick equipment, changes taps or reconnects wiring on large transformers, rewinds motors, overhauls switches and performs other similar duties as assigned.
• Assists other employees doing related work during vacations, sick leaves, or as workloads vary and are adjusted by supervisory personnel.
• Prepares time and work reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties. Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public. Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and have the ability to accurately and legibly complete applicable paper work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Class C Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol test.

Skills

• Special skills of the trade in the construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to operate various types of hand and power tools.

Benefits

• Available your first day: Medical benefits (CCP, PPO, or EPO)
• Sick time accrual for full time temporary employees is 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)

Pay

Competitive pay and performance incentives.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate work assignments.