Instrument & Controls Specialist

Salt River Project

The Role

Overview

Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and install instrumentation and control systems for power plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • calibration
  • repair
  • installation
  • plc troubleshooting
  • preventive maintenance
  • work management

Tasks

Instrument & Controls (I&C) Specialist duties are: Support the safe, efficient and cost effective production of electric energy by performing various power plant Instrumentation tasks. The scope of these maintenance functions will vary among facilities and are not necessarily listed in the bullets below, but are expected of this position. In addition to I&C duties, there are varying levels of other maintenance and operations tasks dictated by the requirements of the facility. -Assessment, calibration, repair and installation of power plant control devices. -Provides training for other facility personnel in identified maintenance tasks. -Safely handles and disposes of hazardous materials and waste according to laws and regulations. -Performs preventative maintenance and provides feedback on follow up work and maintenance program improvement. -Troubleshoot systems controls and malfunctions in various devices, analog and digital, including Distributed Control & Programmable Logic Controller systems. -Obtains/orders the necessary materials to support the maintenance of plant instruments and controls. -Efficiently uses computer technology operate work management systems, to access work orders, input historical data, report time and order parts. -Performs job preparation and layout utilizing vendor data, drawings and other available information. -Efficiently uses computer technology to maintain, troubleshoot and update devices, controllers and equipment. -Utilizes available documentation, drawings and schematics to identify and troubleshoot problems.

Requirements

  • hand tools
  • power tools
  • safety
  • teamwork
  • communication

What You Bring

-Competent and responsible use of hand and power tools. -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.

Benefits

***this will be shift work located at our San Tan Generating Station*** -Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) -Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) -Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance -401(k) plan with employer matching -Short and long-term disability plans -Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) -Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance -Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs -10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

The Company

About Salt River Project

-It operates a vast network of reservoirs, canals, and power plants, meeting the needs of millions of people. -The company is a leader in sustainable water resource management, ensuring reliable water delivery for agriculture, municipalities, and industries. -Salt River Project's power division generates electricity through a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and natural gas resources. -Noteworthy for its cutting-edge solar energy initiatives, SRP is expanding its renewable energy infrastructure to meet growing demand. -The company regularly undertakes large-scale projects to modernize its water and energy infrastructure to improve system efficiency and environmental sustainability. -As a provider of essential services, SRP is deeply integrated into the region's growth, supporting both residential and commercial development. -SRP also plays a key role in preserving the region’s natural resources, balancing growth with environmental stewardship.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Energy

Electrical

Construction services - water & power

Transmission and distribution line engineering design

Transmission line construction

Transmission line maintenance

Distribution design

Distribution construction

Distribution maintenance

Smart Grid technologies

Facilities Services

Operations & Maintenance

Strategic Planning