Instrumentation Technician

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor‑owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer‑to‑peer learning and employee‑driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non‑discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance and much more.

Vacancies exist for the position of Instrumentation Technician I in the Maintenance section of Tucson Power Production. All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and background check. Starting pay for this position is $51.06 per hour.

Date Posted: September 8, 2025 Date Expires: September 22, 2025 Testing Date: To Be Determined Interview Date: To Be Determined

Position Description

The Instrumentation Technician I is responsible for the efficient and safe maintenance and repair of all power plant and related equipment. Successful individuals placed into this classification will be responsible for the below position‑related responsibilities. In addition, they are required to complete qualification signoffs as an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician within two years of placement into this role.

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain continuous emissions monitoring equipment.
• Install, calibrate, tune, and troubleshoot electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic instrument loops.
• Install program, configure and tune digital process controllers.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair internal combustion gas turbine control systems.
• Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures.
• Develop and maintain database for plant information and instrumentation.
• Install and configure smart transmitters and recorders.
• Perform hazardous chemical removal and containment to include Mercury, Radiation devices and other hazardous chemicals used in plant processes.

• Ability to read and understand prints, ladder logic and schematics.
• Basic skills in chemistry, Electricity, AC physics, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Basic math skills in Algebra, calculus, and geometry.
• Must possess mechanical equipment knowledge and aptitude.
• Must understand fluid power theories and principals.
• Knowledge of programming languages and program structures.
• Skilled in methods of oral and written communications.
• Working knowledge of PLC and DCS systems.
• Basic Instrumentation familiarity (flow, pressure, differential pressure, precise calibrations, calibration equipment, PID control, analog references, signal interpretation).

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Pay Rate: $51.06

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

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