Control Room Operator Trainee

SRP • Tempe, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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:

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Must complete at least one year as an O&M Specialist III, Operations or equivalent skills and knowledge
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.
• Physical Agility Test
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

Nice To Haves

• For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.

Responsibilities

• Satisfactory completion of all training objectives to develop the skills necessary for promotion to the Operations Specialist position.
• Involvement in all aspects of operating a power generation facility.
• Learning the facility specific operation of coal, natural gas and fuel oil fired steam generating units and steam turbine generators, simple cycle gas turbines and combined cycle units, conventional and pumped storage hydro units, internal combustion engine units, solar powered units, wind powered units and fuel cell powered units, and their related equipment.
• Operating and monitoring equipment and auxiliaries by remote control from the control room as well as from throughout the facility using pertinent information from Distributed Control Systems, gauges, instruments, and communication facilities located in the control room and throughout the plant.
• Operation of all units in his charge with his related equipment. In addition to his power plant duties, this may include regular O&M duties at the site, including housing areas, civil works, roadways, water or sewer systems, etc.
• Coordinating and maintaining unit availability with AGC, which includes preparation and planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands. Duties require a complete and thorough knowledge of the entire plant operation as it relates to the generation of power.
• Operating units within environmental and SRP guidelines.
• Directing the work of other classifications and assists as directed by others in the completion of tasks.
• Training personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures.
• Evaluating plant processes and issuing clearances, as needed; this requires a thorough knowledge of the clearance procedure.
• Shift work, non-continuous multi-shift, and overtime may be required.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED