Operations Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

About UNS Energy Corporation

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 and are 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 brings 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.

Position Title: Operations Instrumentation and Electrical (I &

E) Technician

Business Reporting Unit: BMGS Power Plant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Level: Non-Manager

EEOC Category: Craft Workers

EEOC Job Group: Craft Workers – Classified

Transmission/Marketing Functions: N/A

CIP Status: Neither

Job Code: KG007

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Last Business Unit Review: 7/19/2017

Position

Description:

The Operations Instrumentation and Electrical (I &

E) Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the power plant as well as the maintenance, repair, and monitoring of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment. This classification performs highly skilled work in inspecting, repairing, testing, adjusting, installing and removing all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.

• Perform operations on plant equipment and auxiliaries as directed, such as starting, stopping and clearing equipment during normal operations, emergencies and for repairs.
• Know and adhere to established first‑aid practices, plant safety rules and procedures including emergency response.
• Prepare maintenance requests for equipment needing repair.
• Prepare reports, logs and timesheets; perform general housekeeping duties.
• Participate in on‑ or off‑the‑job training as required.
• Respond personally to plant emergencies, including call‑outs and overtime as needed. Will be willing to work both rotating and standard shifts with periodic shift changes.
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Compliance Program and take reasonable precautions to prevent non‑compliance incidents.
• Work safely in compliance with the company safety manual(s) and all environmental permits.
• Make routine chemical readings and tests.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems. Participate in the administrative maintenance of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment.
• Forecast, inventory, and reorder spare parts to maintain plant reliability. Assist in periodic physical inventories with UES warehouse personnel and standards.
• Inspect, repair, install and remove pumps, compressors, valves, filters, nozzles, motors, generators, transformers,…