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Electrician, Meter & Relay

Salary

$50.23 Hourly

Location

Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1284

Department

Protective Relays

Opening Date

06/30/2025

Closing Date

7/14/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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Overview & Purpose

About the Pay

The pay listed ($50.23 per hour) reflects our STARTING PAY only and does not reflect the full range which steps up to $55.81 per hour (top pay typically reached within two years with proven mastery of skills and good performance).

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply.

CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

Hear what our employees are saying about working for CAP

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

+ Competitive Salaries

+ Arizona State Retirement System - Pension

+ 401(k)

+ Medical, Dental and Vision

+ Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability

+ 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule

+ Paid training & tuition reimbursement

+ 9 paid holidays

+ Paid vacation & sick time

+ Wellness programs

+ No benefits waiting period

+ Relocation benefits

+ Significant training and development opportunities

+ Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

About the Position

As aMeter & Relay Electrician (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/capaz/classspecs/735727?keywords=electrician%20meter&pagetype=classSpecifications) , you would perform a variety of electrical work including to install, program, commission, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment on the Central Arizona Project. In-state travel typically from Mondays through Thursdays would be required. A few of your specific main responsibilities would include:

+ 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 electro-mechanical solid state, and microprocessor types.

+ Proficiently use specialized computer controlled electrical test instruments including Partial Discharge, power factor, megger, motor analyzer and other test equipment associated with 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, drawing and diagrams as required.

Why is THIS Job Awesome?

You have the opportunity to learn about and become an industry expert in testing digital protective relays and diagnostic testing of high-voltage power transformers and hydro-electric motors.

About the Qualifications

Having completed a state or federal certified electrical apprenticeship, OR possessing the equivalent combination of education, related experience and demonstrated ability; PLUS at least three (3) years of journeyman-level work experience in an industrial electrical environment with technical and specialized knowledge is required to be successful in this position. Also, a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a high school diploma (or GED) are required.

Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply. See the position description on our website for more information about physical requirements, environment and detailed information about this opportunity. Position description: Meter & Relay Electrician (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/capaz/classspecs/735727?keywords=electrician%20meter&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Welcome to the Central Arizona Project (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1gmLzN97i0)

If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job, thrive in a team-focused work environment, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization in the North Phoenix area, then we encourage you to apply online today! Your water, your future.

Clickhere (http://www.cap-az.com/employment/benefits/) for details regarding CAP's benefits.

01

I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.

+ Yes

02

Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

+ Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associate's degree

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Master's degree

+ PhD or JD

04

Have you completed a state certified apprenticeship training program for Industrial Electrician, Protective Relay Electrician, or other related electrical apprenticeship?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Have you successfully completed a CAP Apprenticeship program for Electrician?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you have completed an apprenticeship, please list the specific type and location.

07

How many years of experience do you have as a journeyman electrician?

+ Less than 1

+ 1 - 2

+ 3 - 4

+ 5+

08

If you have previous experience as a journeyman electrician, please briefly note 1) where you gained this experience, and 2) what your role was with the organization(s).

09

Please indicate which of the following types of testing and/or testing equipment (or equal) you are proficient with (check all that apply):

+ Omicron CMC 356 relay test set

+ Megger SMRT 46 /MPRT 8430 relay test set

+ Doble F6150E relay test set

+ IRIS TGA-B online partial discharge test set

+ Megger DLRO resistance test set

+ Doble M4100 transformer diagnostic test set (Power factor, Capacitance, TTR, Leakage)

+ MCEGold/PdMA max motor analyzer and insulation test set

+ Omicron CPC-100 current transformer test set

+ Multi-Amp breaker primary injection test set

+ Vanguard TRM 403 transformer winding resistance test set

+ Vanguard Digitmr S2 breaker analyzer test set

+ Kelman breaker analyzer test set

+ SEL 4388 Mirrored Bits Tester

+ Enoserve RTS relay software

+ AVTS relay software

+ Test Universe relay software

+ SEL accelerator QuickSet relay software

+ Fluke Infrared thermal scanner

+ None of the above

10

Do you have experience reading schematics and wire diagrams?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Do you have experience using PCs to configure, test, and repair systems?

+ Yes

+ No

12

This position requires extensive in-state travel Monday through Thursday. (CAP provides for meals and accommodations while in travel status). Are you willing and available to be on overnight travel status Mondays through Thursdays on a frequent basis?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Do you have experience using substation and relay test equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Do you understand that this is position is considered safety sensitive, and pre-employment physical testing is required?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

Central Arizona Project

Address

23636 N. 7th Street

Phoenix, Arizona, 85024

Website

http://www.cap-az.com

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