Technician Relay 3 or Senior

Requisition ID: 17608

 

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.

 

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. That��s why 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.

 

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:

 

• 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

 

Summary

Join the Utilities gold standard for benefits (Pension, Health, 401k) and stability (average employee tenure is 16 years)!  SRP is seeking Relay Technicians with experience planning and organizing the installation, maintenance and repair of protective relay's, instruments, voltage regulators, protective devices and control circuits. 

 

*** Min Travel : opportunities are based out of Tempe, Arizona as well as in the East Valley, West Valley and Central Phoenix *** 

What It Takes To Succeed

• Knowledge of the principles of electrical and electronic theory
• Knowledge of algebra, geometric, trigonometric and statistical concepts, techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of personal computer operation and transient cyber assets
• Knowledge of relay and test set applications
• Knowledge and understanding of protective relay theory, principles and applications
• Knowledge of commissioning, protective system testing and construction processes
• Must be available to work overtime 
• Performs related work as required and/or assigned
• Attends training programs, seminars, conferences, and meetings 
• Assists engineers and other personnel
• Assists in directing other technicians, apprentices, and trades helpers

What You'll Do

Relay Commissioning & Testing

• Programs settings on microprocessor relays and other intelligent electronic devices
• Commission and energizes protective relaying systems, telemetry devices, and other intelligent electronic devices through validation of wiring, settings, communication protocols and logic
• Uses test equipment to simulate faults to validate protecive relay systems
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of protective relaying systems and other intelligent electronic devices
• Develops and submits all commissioning and maintenance testing documentation for asset ma