Instrument & Controls Specialist Trainee Valley

Location:

Gilbert, AZ, US

Date: Jan 28, 2025

**Requisition ID** : 18274

**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. 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

**Summary**

I & C Specialist Trainee (Instrument & Controls) duties are: Satisfactory completion of all Instrument Specialist training objectives to allow for promotion to the Specialist position. The Instrument Specialist Trainee will be involved in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting all instrumentation related to the specific facility. The degree of these maintenance functions will vary among facilities and are not necessarily listed in the duties below, but are expected of this position. In addition to Instrumentation duties, there are varying levels of maintenance and operations tasks dictated by the requirements of the various facilities.

Any one position may not include all duties nor do the example of duties include all tasks, which may be found in the position of this class.

**What You'll Do**

+ Instrument Specialist Trainee learns to install analyze, calibrate and repair indicating, recording, transmitting and control devices.

+ Trainee learns to troubleshoot system controls and related malfunctions in various analog and digital devices including DCS & PLC systems.

+ Trainee learns to utilize available documentation, drawings and schematics to identify and troubleshoot problems.

+ Trainee learns to assemble wires, insulation, and electrical components as necessary to support instruments and controls.

+ Trainee is responsible for learning how to perform preventive maintenance and provides feedback on follow up work and program improvement.

+ Trainee is responsible for learning how to perform job layout utilizing prints, drawings, etc.

+ Trainee is responsible for learning how to competently and responsibly use hand and power tools.

+ Trainee is responsible for learning how to operate forklifts, hoists, mobile and gantry cranes.

+ Trainee is responsible for learning how to perform necessary rigging in connection with assigned duties.

+ Trainee is responsible for learning how to handle and dispose of hazardous materials and waste according to laws and regulations.

+ Trainee is responsible for learning how to efficiently use computer technology to operate work management systems to access work orders, input historical data, report time and order parts.

+ Trainee is responsible for learning how to use computer technology to troubleshoot and program equipment.

+ Other duties as assigned.

+ 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, and have the ability to accurately and legibly complete applicable paper work. May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

**What It Takes To Succeed**

Must be at least 18 years of age.

**Experience**

Minimum of three years as an O&M III (Operations Primary) or Operations Specialist or equivalent skills and knowledge.

**Education**

High School, GED or Equivalent.

**Testing and Certifications**

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Physical Agility Test

Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.

For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.

**Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement**

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer Statement**

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

**Work Authorization**

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.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix