Apprentice Distribution System Operator; DSO 1st Year

Overview

Requisition

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.

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. 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. 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

Distribution System Operator (DSO) duties include monitoring, controlling and directing all activities on the SRP Distribution System. This includes performing complex duties under stressful conditions and taking actions to ensure safe, reliable electric system operations and to alleviate operating emergencies. This description is not all-inclusive; duties may be added or reassigned as needed.

• Knowledge of electrical theory and power distribution systems
• Design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the SRP Distribution System
• Safety procedures required to work on the SRP Distribution System
• Skills in the proper use of:
• Keyboarding
• Verbal and written communication of highly technical material
• Software programs used in the Distribution Operation Center (DOC)
• Ability to:
• Analyze and diagnose problems in a logical and accurate manner in real time situations
• Perform moderately complex math calculations, including algebra and some trigonometry
• Work independently, including organizing work and making own decisions with limited supervision
• 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 paperwork. May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

Education
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See details under Additional Requirements and Qualifications.

Experience
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Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices will complete the above tasks and duties under the direct supervision of a journey worker.

• Certifications or Testing Required
• Critical test
• System Operator Power Dispatcher II (SOPDII) aptitude test which is to be administered on site during the pre-employment process
• Educational prerequisites as required by the Distribution System Operator (DSO) Apprenticeship Committee
• Hybrid Workplace: SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.
• Drug/Alcohol Policy: SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Marijuana may be legal in Arizona, but SRP considers it illegal under federal law. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or found with illegal drugs may be disqualified.
• Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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.
• Work Authorization:
  All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.

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