Salt River Project · 6 hours ago
Pre-Apprentice Relay Technician
Salt River Project (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. The role of the Pre-Apprentice Relay Technician involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing relay equipment used for protection in power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
Energy
Responsibilities
Knowledge required but not limited to: Electric power generation, transmission and distribution systems. Advanced theory of direct current & alternating current electricity and electronics. The concepts, construction and operation of the various types of relaying equipment, including computers & micro-processors, relays, CTs, PTs
Skills in the proper use of: Using various Basic hand and power tools, as well as specialized tools for relay maintenance and repair. Operating vehicles. Setting up, calibrating and operating various types of test equipment and monitoring devices
Ability to: Read and apply highly technical manuals, procedures, diagrams, charts, tables, SRP blue prints and schematics. Analyze and diagnose complex problems in a logical, methodical and precise manner. Perform moderately complex math calculations, including ratios, decimals, algebra and some trigonometry. Work independently, including planning and organizing the work and making own decisions, with limited direct supervision. Write technical reports
Other duties as assigned
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. May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime
Qualification
Required
Knowledge required but not limited to: Electric power generation, transmission and distribution systems. Advanced theory of direct current & alternating current electricity and electronics. The concepts, construction and operation of the various types of relaying equipment, including computers & micro-processors, relays, CTs, PTs
Skills in the proper use of: Using various Basic hand and power tools, as well as specialized tools for relay maintenance and repair. Operating vehicles. Setting up, calibrating and operating various types of test equipment and monitoring devices
Ability to: Read and apply highly technical manuals, procedures, diagrams, charts, tables, SRP blue prints and schematics. Analyze and diagnose complex problems in a logical, methodical and precise manner. Perform moderately complex math calculations, including ratios, decimals, algebra and some trigonometry. Work independently, including planning and organizing the work and making own decisions, with limited direct supervision. Write technical reports
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
May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime
Educational prerequisites as required by the Relay Apprenticeship and Training Committee
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Company
Salt River Project
As one of Arizona's largest utilities, Salt River Project has delivered low-cost, reliable power and water for more than 100 years.
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