Join us in building a better future for our community! 

Posting Period: April 18th -May 2nd 

Hourly Wage: $54.15- $57.00

Hours worked beyond the normal schedule will be paid at 1.75 times the regular rate. Trico has a partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1116. This partnership aims to ensure fair wages and working conditions for all involved.

Join Our Team as a Journeyman Substation Technician 

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Journeyman Substation Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the operation, repair, installation, testing, and routine maintenance of high-voltage substation equipment. This includes work on batteries, chargers, protection relays, voltage regulators, and more.

If you have strong technical knowledge, a commitment to safety, and a passion for keeping critical systems running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspect, repair, and calibrate substation equipment such as transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, reclosers, and battery chargers using electrical schematics, technical manuals, and software tools.

2. Install, test, and troubleshoot SCADA systems, RTUs, and fiber optic communications, including both AC and DC wiring on new and existing substation equipment.

3. Conduct routine substation and regulator inspections, perform oil sampling and power quality investigations, and recommend or request maintenance and improvements as needed.

4. Perform setup, operation, testing, and maintenance of mobile substations and associated control equipment, while assisting other technicians and ensuring safety around high-voltage equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent with the completion of a formal Journeyman Apprenticeship Program or a minimum of 5 year’s work experience as a Substation Technician or in an acceptable technical field.
2. Valid Driver’s License and the ability to acquire a DOT Medical Card
3. Must be able to read, understand and draw electrical schematics (one-line and three-line diagrams).
4. Knowledge of system map books, and electric distribution system layout, system substation capacities and load areas, substation circuit feeds and general system sectionalizing.
5. Previous experience working with energized
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision and work overtime hours as needed, including on-call

If you’re passionate about ensuring system safety and reliability, we’d love to hear from you! For additional information about the job please click-Journeyman Substation Technician

Work Environment 

1. Field-based role 
2. Exposure to high-voltage in and around substation and overhead lines.
3. Work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather).
4. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Why work at Trico

Trico Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit, distribution cooperative headquartered in Marana, Arizona. We service more than 50,000 Members in rural areas surrounding the City of Tucson across three counties in southern Arizona. Trico is dedicated to making a difference in the communities we serve by providing our Members cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions. In our pursuit of excellence, Trico seeks innovative ways to enhance utility services, ensuring they align with the dynamic needs of our communities. We understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve and are dedicated to exploring cutting-edge solutions that redefine the provision of critical resources. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated employees of our company who demonstrate Trico’s Core Values of:  Service, Dependability, Innovation, and Integrity.

Employee Benefits

Trico’s success is rooted in our employees’ talent, well-being, health, and safety. As an electric cooperative and utility, our role in the community is vital, and we recognize the value of a high-achieving and diverse workforce to serve our Members.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families and enhance their well-being. We recognize that to effectively serve our Members and the communities in which we live, our employees must feel engaged, supported, and valued. In addition to competitive pay, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• MTO/Catastrophic Leave
• 88 hours of Holiday pay
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Trico, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Together, we create an inclusive workplace where we hold ourselves and each other accountable to demonstrate our values and principles, where our employees are empowered to be the best they can be. Our diversity and inclusion efforts strengthen Trico’s workforce, produces strong strategic decisions, and help us deliver reliable service to our members. We are 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 federal, state or local law. 

About Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Trico Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit, distribution cooperative headquartered in Marana, Arizona. We service more than 45,000 Members in rural areas surrounding the City of Tucson across three counties in southern Arizona. The majority of Trico’s service territory is to the west of Tucson and spans approximately 66 miles east to west and 80 miles north to south, extending to the border with Mexico. Overall, Trico’s service area encompasses 2,346 square miles. Area farmers and ranchers organized Trico in 1945 under the Rural Electrification Act that was enacted to bring electricity to the rural areas of the United States. Three years later, Trico’s first electrical lines were energized. A Certificate of Convenience and Necessity issued by the Arizona Corporation Commission in 1966 provides Trico the exclusive right to provide electric distribution service in its territory. Between 1987 and the present, additional Certificates were issued for the SaddleBrooke and Oracle Junction areas, adding 32 square miles to the northern part of Trico’s service area. At Trico, it’s more than just a job and our members are more than just customers. Employees are proud t...o be part of the co-op family and strongly believe in our mission of delivering safe, affordable and reliable power to those we serve. They take the responsibility of ensuring the power stays on in our communities, this commitment of all employees unites us into the cooperative family. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated employees of our company who demonstrate Trico’s Core Values of: Service, Dependability, Innovation, and Integrity. Be part of a community that’s driven to meet the needs of the present while contributing to a sustainable future.

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