Electrical & Instrumentation (E & I) Technician - SGS

Tucson Electric Power; Springerville (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join their team at a power plant facility. This role involves installing, testing, and maintaining critical electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of safety regulations and demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and repair. Join a company committed to providing reliable power while embracing operational excellence and environmental responsibility. If you're ready to make an impact in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have qualified as a Maintenance Electrician II or related experience.
• Ability to utilize computer-based maintenance management system.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, calibrate, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Perform complex system repairs and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Safety Regulations

Math Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical or Instrumentation Apprenticeship

Tools

Calibration Equipment

Measuring Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

We are currently seeking talented individuals for the position of Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at our power plant facility located in Springerville, AZ. The Springerville Generating Station operates four coal-fired units with a combined generating capacity of over 1600 megawatts of power. Although we will be retiring three of the units we operate and maintain at this facility by 2032, we continue to work together to generate safe, clean, reliable power to enhance our families, customers and communities.

Internal Posting Expires: 5/19/2025

External posting may close at any time.

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Position Description:

Install, test, calibrate, tune, maintain, repair and modify all plant electrical, instrument, and control systems at the highest level of skill in accordance with training, plant procedures and direction. Perform other duties as directed, including the duties of lower classifications.

Position-Related Responsibilities:

¨ Understand and follow Company policies and procedures.

¨ Understand and follow Federal and State safety regulations.

¨ Understand theory, operation, troubleshooting of plant electrical and instrumentation equipment.

¨ Ability to read, understand and interpret schematics, logic drawings, or other prints or drawings as necessary.

¨ Perform job setup including required materials, tools and special equipment normally associated with electrical or instrumentation at a coal fired generating station.

¨ Perform complex system repair/trouble shooting using limited information and instructions

¨ Perform work alone or in a team setting and direct lower classifications as needed.

¨ Maintain a high level of awareness and responsibility for the environmental considerations that impact them, their jobs and the Company to the level of their knowledge, training and experience

¨ Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures.

¨ Work overtime as needed.

¨ This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

¨ Requires the ability to obtain and maintain CIP certification.

¨ This is a safety sensitive position.

¨ Support and communicate Operational Excellence goals, objectives, vision and values

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)

¨ Must meet position requirements and demonstrate competency through the established testing procedure.

¨ Ability to utilize computer-based maintenance management system.

¨ Must have qualified as a Maintenance Electrician II or an Instrument and Control Repairman II, or related experience, or have successfully completed structured certified training programs and be able to produce those certifications and have completed all assigned training in order to competently complete all assigned tasks.

¨ Ability to read and apply information from drawings and instruction books.

¨ Perform math calculations as needed to accurately identify voltages, current flows, or other items in order to perform duties safely and competently.

¨ Ability to use calibration, measuring, and testing equipment.

¨ Ability to safely operate all hand and power tools normally associated with this craft.

¨ High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

· Successful completion of an Electrical or Instrumentation Apprenticeship program

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

TEP provides safe and reliable power to Tucson residents. We offer customers a wide range of incentivized programs to help reduce energy costs and build a better future. UNS Energy Corporation’s public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., provide electric and gas service to customers in southern and northern Arizona.