Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

UNS Energy Corporation • Tucson, AZ

114d

About The Position

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 433,000 customers in Southern Arizona. We provide the energy behind Tucson’s economy. We also embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the community we have served since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable and affordable service. Our culture is rooted in shared core values and shaped by a team of innovative, dedicated and engaged professionals who power our vision and make a difference every day.

Requirements

• Must have successfully qualified as an Instrument & Control Repairman II, or have equivalent training in a similar job classification with a minimum of four (4) years instrumentation technician experience.
• Ovation background is preferred.
• Electrical Maintenance experience.
• Must have extensive experience with DCS and PLC’s.
• Must be able to read prints and equipment manuals.
• Perform basic math calculations.
• Basic computer skills—data entry, data retrieval.
• Must possess working knowledge of Craft Tools.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and stoop for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb stairs, work from ladders and elevated platforms.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with other workers.
• Must have basic knowledge of plant processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an Electrical or Instrumentation Apprenticeship program.
• Medium voltage Electrical Maintenance experience.
• HART Communication experience.
• Relay experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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 required.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees