Electrician, Pumping Plants

Reporting location is in Mesa, Arizona at our Salt Gila Pumping Plant.

About the Pay

Note: The target starting pay of $50.23 does not reflect the full range which currently goes up to $55.81 per hour. The compensation typically increases quickly within the first two years of successful performance and proven mastery of skills.

As of 1/1/26, the starting pay will increase to $52.02 and the full range will increase to $57.80 per hour.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• Competitive Salaries
• Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Wellness programs
• No benefits waiting period
• Relocation benefits
• Significant training and development opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

About the Responsibilities

The Electrician performs as an electrical multi-craft journeyman with local pumping plant operations responsibility in a heavy industrial hydroelectric environment consisting of up to 60,000 horsepower vertical, synchronous pumping and generating units and supporting auxiliary equipment such as: control valves (up to 132-inch), compressors, bridge cranes, governors, heat exchangers, strainers, trash rakes, radial gates, piping and hydraulic systems. Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on a wide variety of high, medium and low voltage electrical systems requiring proficiency in: rotating machinery, power circuit breakers, power transformers, protective relays, electronic control systems as well as various predictive test techniques and procedures. Understands and possesses the skills necessary to locally operate, configure, isolate, troubleshoot and return to service large pumping and generating plants or other related facilities and systems. Performs switching operations and holds clearance orders to provide safe working boundaries or zones of equipment isolation from sources of hazardous energy.

This position is subject to call outs to a variety of operational emergencies on and off hours.

Work assignments are primarily at pumping plants and other system facilities in a specific geographic area, but at times throughout their employment may be assigned to work at other locations across the Central Arizona Project system, as needs dictate. These locations and facilities are located geographically through Arizona.

Some of the duties include:

1. Install, maintain, test, repair, service, troubleshoot and operate complex electrical and electronic systems associated with hydroelectric pumping and power generating station facilities. Perform switching and high voltage equipment (certified switchman) under safe clearance (hazardous energy control) procedures.

2. Verify and hold clearances. Write and perform switching orders and issue tag outs within area of responsibility.

3. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to equipment such as large turbines, pumps, diesel generators and hydraulic systems.

4. Monitor, control and locally operate pumping plants and hydroelectric generating stations and associated equipment. Inform remote control room operators and supervisors of the status of operating equipment.

5. Tests, troubleshoots and observes operations and repair malfunctions or failures and out-of-tolerance performance of electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment.

About the Qualifications

Having completed a state or federal certified electrical apprenticeship, OR possessing the equivalent combination of education, related experience and demonstrated ability; PLUS at least three (3) years of journeyman-level work experience in an industrial electrical environment with technical and specialized knowledge is required to be successful in this position. Also, a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a high school diploma (or GED) are required.

Please note that this position has some physical requirements and pre-employment physical testing would be required upon offer. Click HERE to see the full position descriptions on the CAP website for more specific details about job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions.

If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job (mentioned above), have a team-focused positive approach to work, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization in the Mesa area, then we encourage you to apply online today! Your water, your future.