Meter & Relay Electrician
About The Position
The Meter & Relay Electrician performs electrical work across the Central Arizona Project, including installing, programming, commissioning, maintaining, testing, adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic equipment. The position involves in-state travel, typically Monday through Thursday, and work on complex medium- and high-voltage systems, protective relaying equipment, and utility-scale substation equipment. The role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in testing digital protective relays and conducting diagnostic tests on high-voltage power transformers and hydro-electric motors.
Requirements
- Completion of a state- or federally certified electrical apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of education, related experience, and demonstrated ability.
- At least three years of journeyman-level work experience in an industrial electrical environment, with technical and specialized knowledge.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of applicable physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening.
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 of electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor types.
- Use specialized computer-controlled electrical test instruments, including partial discharge, power factor, megger, and motor analyzer equipment, as well as other equipment used for 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, drawings, and diagrams as required.
Benefits
- Arizona State Retirement System pension
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability and short-term disability
- Four-day, 4-10 work schedule (Monday through Thursday)
- Paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Nine paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Wellness programs
- No benefits waiting period
- Relocation benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
