Meter & Relay Electrician

Central-Arizona-Project; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Arizona State Retirement System - Psa?

401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life insurance

12 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Paid training & tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

Central Arizona Project is seeking a Meter & Relay Electrician to install, program, commission and maintain electrical equipment across the CAP system. In-state travel is typically from Mondays through Thursdays.

Responsibilities include maintaining high voltage systems, performing lockout/tagout, calibrating protective relays, and using advanced test instruments for predictive maintenance. Requirements include a state or federal electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, plus at least 3 years

Qualifications

• Completed state or federal certified electrical apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three (3) years of journeyman-level work in an industrial electrical environment.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record; high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, repair and troubleshoot complex, medium and high voltage electrical and electronic systems.
• Safely perform lockout / tagout procedures.
• Maintain, test, repair and calibrate protective relaying equipment including current, voltage, differential, timing, auxiliary, ground detection and complex impedance relays.
• Proficiently use specialized test instruments for predictive and preventive maintenance of large rotating, synchronous motors and generators.
• Maintain, test, and repair utility-scale substation equipment including breakers, regulators, capacitors and power transformers.
• Check, revise and update electrical schematics, drawings and diagrams as required.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Journeyman-level experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Partial Discharge tester

Power factor tester

Megger

Motor analyzer

Job description

About the Pay

The pay listed ($52.02 per hour) reflects our STARTING PAY only and does not reflect the full range which steps up to $57.80 per hour (top pay typically reached within two years with proven mastery of skills and good performance).

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• Competitive Salaries


• Arizona State Retirement System - Pension


• 401(k)


• Medical, Dental and Vision


• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability


• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule


• Paid training & tuition reimbursement


• 9 paid holidays


• Paid vacation & sick time


• Wellness programs


• No benefits waiting period


• Relocation benefits


• Significant training and development opportunities


• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer


• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave

About the Position

As a Meter & Relay Electrician, you would perform a variety of electrical work including to install, program, commission, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment on the Central Arizona Project. In-state travel typically from Mondays through Thursdays would be required. A few of your specific main responsibilities would include:

• Maintain, test, repair and troubleshoot complex, medium and high voltage electrical and electronic systems.


• Safely perform lockout / tagout procedures.


• Maintain, test, repair and calibrate protective relaying equipment including current, voltage, differential, timing, auxiliary, ground detection and complex impedance relays of electro-mechanical solid state, and microprocessor types.


• Proficiently use specialized computer controlled electrical test instruments including Partial Discharge, power factor, megger, motor analyzer and other test equipment associated with predictive and preventive maintenance of large rotating, synchronous motors and generators.


• Maintain, test, and repair utility scale substation equipment including breakers, regulators, capacitors, reactors, and power transformers.


• Check, revise and update electrical schematics, drawing and diagrams as required.

Why is THIS Job Awesome?

You have the opportunity to learn about and become an industry expert in testing digital protective relays and diagnostic testing of high-voltage power transformers and hydro-electric motors.

About the Qualifications

Having completed a state or federal certified electrical apprenticeship, OR possessing the equivalent combination of education, related experience and demonstrated ability; PLUS at least three (3) years of journeyman-level work experience in an industrial electrical environment with technical and specialized knowledge is required to be successful in this position. Also, a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a high school diploma (or GED) are required.

Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply. See the position description on our website for more information about physical requirements, environment and detailed information about this opportunity. Position description: Meter & Relay Electrician.