Technician Relay 2, Senior

SRP • Phoenix, AZ

3d • 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. Why Work at SRP 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. Summary We are seeking skilled and motivated Relay Technicians to join our Relay Commissioning & Testing and Protection, Automation, and Control (PAC) Construction Relay teams. In these roles, you will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our power system by performing critical work on protective relays, control schemes, and substation equipment. Candidates will contribute to a wide range of activities from field commissioning of new protection systems to construction, wiring, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and operational testing. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands‑on technical work, problem-solving, and working in energized substation environments as part of a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Completion of an appropriate Apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Relay Technician 2 or 6 years related experience required for the Senior Technician level.
• Technician 2, minimum of 4 years of experience, completion of four-year apprenticeship or training program, or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of the principles of electrical and electronic theory
• Knowledge of algebra, geometric, trigonometric, and statistical concepts, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge of personal computer operation and transient cyber assets
• Knowledge of relay and test set applications
• Knowledge and understanding of protective relay theory, principles, and applications
• Knowledge of commissioning, protective system testing and construction processes
• Must be available to work overtime
• Performs related work as required and/or assigned
• Attends training programs, seminars, conferences, and meetings
• Assists engineers and other personnel
• Assists in directing other technicians, apprentices, and trades helpers
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Relay Commissioning & Testing Programs settings on microprocessor relays and other intelligent electronic devices
• Commission and energizes protective relaying systems, telemetry devices, and other intelligent electronic devices through validation of wiring, settings, communication protocols and logic
• Uses test equipment to simulate faults to validate protective relay systems
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of protective relaying systems and other intelligent electronic devices
• Develops and submits all commissioning and maintenance testing documentation for asset management and regulatory compliance
• Must be available to work overtime and accept callouts
• Assists with Protection Automation & Control Construction responsibilities as assigned
• Provides on-site project management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) by providing direction and oversight to field personnel and contingent workforces
• Outage coordination for generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial customers
• Maintains quality assurance and quality control through reviewing and correcting protection and control engineering design prints
• Responsible for installation strategy (panel construction, procurement, wire pull schedules, field wiring, etc.)
• Performs installation quality assurance and quality control through field wiring checks and supporting with scheme checks
• Must be available to work overtime to meet project milestones
• Assists with Relay Commissioning & Testing responsibilities as assigned
• Performs related work as required and/or assigned
• Attends training programs, seminars, conferences, and meetings
• Assists engineers and other personnel
• Assists in directing other technicians, apprentices, and trades helpers

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed