Apprentice Distribution System Operator; DSO 1st Year

Overview

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 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service and is consistently recognized for leadership in customer service and as a top employer in Arizona. SRP seeks innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available on your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (vacation, holidays, floating holidays, 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 undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

• Understand and monitor the SRP Distribution System to support safe, reliable electric system operations.
• Perform duties related to electrical theory and power distribution systems, including design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the SRP Distribution System.
• Follow safety procedures required to work on the SRP Distribution System.
• Utilize keyboarding and verbal/written communication of highly technical material.
• Use software programs in the Distribution Operation Center (DOC).
• Analyze and diagnose problems in real-time situations, and perform moderately complex math calculations (including algebra and some trigonometry).
• Work independently, organize work, and make decisions with limited supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain safe, efficient work practices and effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, and the public.

Education:

See details under Additional Requirements and Qualifications.

Experience:

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

• Certifications or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Critical system tests and SOPDII aptitude test administered on site during pre-employment.
• Educational prerequisites as required by the Distribution System Operator (DSO) Apprenticeship Committee.

Hybrid Workplace: SRP offers a hybrid work arrangement for roles that can be performed remotely. If teleworking is available, employees must live and work in Arizona and have sufficient technical capability to perform their duties.

Drug/Alcohol Policy: SRP maintains a drug/alcohol-free work environment. Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level and may be disqualifying if impairment or illegal substances are detected during the hiring process or pre-employment testing.

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 at this time.

Salt River Project (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 under applicable law.