Protection and Control Technician

APS (Arizona Public Service); Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Protection and Control Technician to ensure the safe and reliable operation of transmission and distribution facilities. This role involves installing, testing, and maintaining protection and control systems, along with troubleshooting issues and developing control drawings. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical systems and be able to work effectively in the field. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and commitment to a sustainable energy future, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related work experience required.
• Ability to travel statewide and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot protection, metering, and control system failures.
• Develop and modify control drawings for projects.
• Install and integrate new electrical equipment.

Skills

Three-phase AC theory

Protection concepts

Mathematical problem-solving

Electronic circuit fundamentals

PC skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Control systems

Supervisory equipment

Testing software

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The Protection and Control Technician performs installation, shakedown, testing, maintenance, and repair of protection, metering, and control systems and/or equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation of the Company's transmission and distribution facilities.

Minimum Requirements

- Equivalent to a High school diploma and experience three (3) years of related work experience.

- Understand three phase AC theory and be able to use vectors.

- Understand zones of protection considering potential ramifications to the system.

- Understand the different types and functions of relays.

- Ability to work on all types of supervisory equipment used by APS.

- Understand the functionality of control schematics.

- Ability to travel statewide and spend approximately 80% of time in the field working outdoors, and to work overtime.

- An understanding of protection, metering, and control concepts.

- The ability to apply and solve mathematical formulas using algebra and trigonometry.

- Familiarity with electronic circuit fundamentals.

- PC skills sufficient to perform routine office functions (E-mail, scheduling, word processing, spreadsheets) as well as the ability to learn to operate vendor supplied programming and testing software.

Major Accountabilities

1) Provide protection, metering, and control technical services that are integrated with planning and operational needs, reliably and cost effectively: troubleshoot protection, metering, and control system failures and problems.



2) Develop new and/or redline existing control drawings for field engineered power plant, substation and/or supervisory or automated transmission and distribution line equipment construction projects; assist project coordinator by yellow lining and modifying (if necessary) simple and complex projects.



3) Shakedown, modify, calibrate and functional test new and existing power plant, substation and/or supervisory or automated transmission and distribution line equipment. Install and integrate new electrical equipment into new or existing energized substation or transmission and distribution lines for simple and complex jobs.



4) Participate in the evaluation and integration of new technology in order to reduce capital and O&M costs and improve overall system reliability.



5) Apply company and industry standards wherever appropriate and maintain thorough documentation of all system designs and field changes.



6) Functional test new and modified control schemes in preparation for energizing new or simple and complex retrofitted electrical equipment. Assure operations personnel that new substation or transmission and distribution lines electrical equipment can be safely energized and placed in normal operation.



7) Effectively communicate with our internal customers to assess their needs and facilitate their understanding of any technical opportunities or limitations that may exist.



8) Produce professional technical reports and other correspondence as required with a minimum amount of guidance.



9) Update all related records, track project costs and reconcile variances.



10) Provide technical leadership in the direction and training of other technicians.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.



Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.



For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).



Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

CIP Requirement:

This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.

On-site:Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.