Power Trader, Sr. jobs in Tucson, AZ

, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of , 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 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, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Check us out. We believe you will like it here!

• Do you want to be part of a company culture founded on safety, teamwork, collaboration, and positive leadership?
• Do you want the opportunity to grow yourself in your current job and beyond?
• Do you want to live in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, with beautiful landscapes all around and a city immersed in culture and diversity?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, read on. We want to know of your interest. If you apply, you are not just a number, you are a possible team member! Our culture is at the heart of our success and we are looking for talented individuals for the position of T&D Substation Maintenance Engineer or Associate to bring their skills and experience to the table while enriching our already strong culture.

TEP is seeking T&D Substation Maintenance Engineer. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills desired. Possess the ability to provide technical guidance and field support for substation construction and maintenance crews. Proficiency using electrical test equipment and other diagnostic information to determine suitability for service of power transformers, load tap changers, gas & oil circuit breakers, switchgear, and battery systems a plus. Develop maintenance procedures to support equipment reliability and life cycle targets. Analyze operational and historical data as needed for evolution of major equipment condition assessment(s).

What you will do

Maintenance Engineer (I, II ,III, IV, Sr Lead, Sr Tech)

• Perform studies, evaluations, and reporting of outage/failure data for Transmission, Distribution, and Substation systems.
• Provide development of system outage information databases and detailed analysis of outage/failure causes and effects.
• Provide investigation and recommendations for remedial action of substandard operational/design characteristics of system components
• Make maintenance and asset replacement recommendations to meet reliability standards within established circuit performance improvement programs.
• Completes a regular asset condition assessment of TEP's transmission and distribution system.
• Makes recommendations for the maintenance and replacement of transmission and distribution assets, largely based on the results of asset condition assessment. Additionally, evaluates/continues existing programs and develops new programs for the strategic replacement of these assets.
• Conducts field investigation of failed and problem equipment, and works closely with Transmission, Distribution, and Substation personnel in acquiring failed equipment evidence needed to perform comprehensive reliability studies.

Associate Engineer (Associate, Senior or Lead)

• Organize and direct material evaluations including the reporting and recommendation of failed material solutions. Provide support to other technical personnel in the section in coordinating final assessment of failed construction materials.
• Develop or establish major project requirements for both regulated and non-regulated business activities. Provide technical support to field crews for material standards compliance, compatibility, and resolution of equipment problems
• Provide support in reviewing product vendors, material specifications, and designs.
• Provide organization and administration of independent projects and critical standards issues for the group.
• Provide technical evaluation of incoming material for trial inventory, and provide vendor bid evaluation, alliance review, and material specification evaluation.
• Provide recommendations and decisions for standards issues, and are proactive in evaluating methods to reduce costs, increase reliability, and improve safety for T&D Operations.

What you bring (an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered)

• Minimums for level 1 T&D Maintenance Engineer: B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power related classes or a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural related classes and less than two years' professional experience in an engineering role. Requires close supervision and detailed instruction for tasks and expected results.
• Minimums for Associate Engineer: a High school diploma or GED, plus 5 years of experience as a Journeyman or experience in engineering system design, construction, maintenance, operations, or related experience.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

Pay Rate: Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience

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

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