Inspector High Voltage

SRP • Tempe, AZ

6d • Hybrid

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:

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: 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

Requirements

• Must successfully complete helicopter operations training as conducted by the SRP Flight Operations Department. This will include harness training. Aerial inspection activities from helicopter include long hours exposed to the elements requiring use of a safety harness. For specific list of training or certifications contact departmental manager.
• Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties.
• Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to work with appropriate contacts in accessing secured areas, dedicated substations, manholes and mining areas.
• May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must be comfortable working at extreme heights for extended periods of time.
• Proficiency in specialized computer applications to accurately input field inspection findings is required.
• Knowledge of the SRP distribution and transmission system, standards and policies and procedures is required.
• Working knowledge of infrared inspection procedures is required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 15 college credits (100+) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred.
• IBEW Apprenticeship (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Inspection of distribution and transmission assets including transformers, switches, fusing cubicles, capacitor banks, pole risers, terminations, poles, structures, grounds, guys, anchors, pole risers, conductors, insulators, hardware, manholes, clearances, and FAA required markers and lights, etc.
• Identifies any and all defects of distribution and transmission line assets, and material or workmanship of construction and maintenance activities.
• Often assists department engineer in locating system faults.
• Is responsible for the documentation and data entry related to cyclical inspections of distribution and transmission line assets.
• Requires a basic understanding of work procedures and safety requirements while performing job duties in the vicinity of energized electrical lines and equipment.
• Is responsible for infrared measurements and identifying failing connections on the distribution and transmission systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree