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Gas Instrumentation - Electric and Control - Journey Level

Job Type: **Skilled Trades & Craft**

Pay Range **$51.89 to $54.49**

Location **Colorado Springs, CO**

Date First Posted **5/23/25**

Applications are being accepted through: 5/30/25

_*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted._

Gas Instrumentation - Electric and Control - Journey Level

Join an amazing team and experience Colorado Springs and our incredible city by applying to Colorado Springs Utilities' Gas Instrumentation Control Journey Level position. In this job, you will install, test, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical and Instrument equipment for our vast natural gas systems that is spread throughout the city of Colorado Springs. Use your journey level industrial electrical and electronics expertise to support the efforts in maintaining clean reliable and safe energy for a beautiful Colorado Springs.

*Starting pay rate for a $51.89/hr. Your pay rate will increase to $54.49/hr upon successfully completing probation (typically 6 months).

_*This position is eligible for relocation assistance_

Key Areas of Focus:

+ Build and maintain natural gas remote pressure monitoring telemetry equipment

+ Calibrate these systems for preventative maintenance, PUC, and DOT mandatory compliance

+ Build and maintain natural gas odorizer equipment and PLC systems including combustible gas Indicators

+ Creating detailed data register map build requests for SCADA staff to bring new points or instrument reading into SCADA system. Verifying and monitoring the point data with PI Vison and creating displays for validation

+ Experience with Programable Logic Controllers (PLC) programming. (Example Fisher ROC 809), communication processor units, radios, antennas, providing technical knowledge to other support groups related to projects of system trouble analysis to bring live data readings into SCADA system

+ Wiring low voltage electrical circuits including running conduit and bending. Knowledge of NEC book a plus

+ Gas Measurement, Odorization Systems, Gas Chromatographs, Telemetering Systems, and equipment trouble shooting and repair; the ability to adapt and learning new instrumentation and systems hardware

+ Verifying accurate pressure readings of test gauges and documentation

+ Creating and or modifying control diagrams and schematics as required

+ Callouts by gas control to restore operation of failed equipment, especially odorizer equipment

_This position requires the successful candidate to work rotating holiday emergency standby and possible overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as business needs dictate._

**Who You Are...** while most people in this occupation would have completed Electrical Apprentice program or have an associate’s degree in electronics or electrical engineering, the successful candidate will have experience with low voltage circuits, electrical and controls equipment, preferred 1 - 3 years’ experience in PLC programming and 3 - 5 years’ experience in troubleshooting, designing, repairing, and calibrating communication, instrumentation and control systems and related equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, you will be required to pass and maintain Operator Qualification credentialing within 6 months of hire.

_A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required._

**Who We are...** Colorado Springs Utilities is a community-owned enterprise with a 100 year reputation of excellence. As a pioneer in providing four utility services (electric, gas, water, and wastewater) in one enterprise, we cultivate a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. With our dedication to the place we call home, we provide critical services to our community. Maybe that's one reason we are often rated a top city in the nation to live, work and play! Colorado Springs offers something for everyone; come breathe the fresh, clean air of the Rocky Mountains!

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In addition, we are interested in your experience with the following, _please highlight on your application and/or resume:_

+ General knoweldge of SCADA systems operation, relay wiring and operation and gas pressure dynamics

+ Knowledge of electrical circuits and transformers, to include performing inspections and preventative maintenance on industrial electrical systems

+ Instrumentation and control knowledge, processes and reading of schematics

+ Good computer knowledge in Windows OS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Installing and configuring software specific to instrumentation and devices

+ Experience with test equipment such as multimeters, O-scopes, spectrum analyzers and HART communicators

+ Programming experience with PLC or RTU devices

+ Experience with Modbus RTU protocol instruments and understanding protocol analyzer data

+ Low voltage wiring and electronics knowledge with AC and DC voltages and components, including microprocessors

+ Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) operation and testing

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

+ Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

+ Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

+ Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

+ Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

+ Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

+ Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

+ Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

+ Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

+ Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

+ Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

+ Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

+ Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

+ Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

+ Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

+ Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

+ Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

+ Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

_ATTENTION_** **_:_

+ _All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days._

+ _Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate._

+ _Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension)._ **_Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States._**

**Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.** Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

**Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at [email protected] or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

**E-Verify and Right to Work Notice** . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

**Have a question?** If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at [email protected] or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft