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O&M Specialist 1 V/C/N

Location: 

Coolidge, AZ, US

Date:  Jul 3, 2025

Requisition ID: 19002

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

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 its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

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

 

Summary

Support the safe, efficient and cost effective production of electric energy by performing various generating station maintenance and operations tasks.  The duties listed below assume that the O&M I has completed his training to be fully competent in each skill.

 

Any one position may not include all duties nor do the example of duties include all tasks, which may be found in the position of this class.

What You'll Do

  • The duties specified are only those typically required for the job. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Safely prepares equipment, tools, material and protective devices needed for various jobs.
  • Operates tools, hauls and positions materials for assisting various crafts.
  • Operates forklifts and hoists.
  • Performs necessary rigging in connection with assigned duties.
  •  Assists all journeymen classifications.
  • Performs coal, ash handling and fuel oil unloading duties.
  • Perform all entry-level plant operations duties.
  • Serve in a Trades Helper capacity as it applies.
  • May perform general custodial/housekeeping duties.
  • Employees may be required to perform train track maintenance.
  • Ensures proper handling of chemicals and waste according to rules and regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties.  Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public.   Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and have the ability to accurately and legibly complete applicable paper work.  May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

What It Takes To Succeed

  • Occupation code 5880 (beginning). Entry-level position.  Occupation Code 5881 (training complete). Successful Completion of O&M Specialist 1 Progressionary Training Objectives. Successful completion of O&M 1 School.
  • Advancement from the O&M Specialist 1 to the O&M Specialist 1 T/A in this job is based on the successful completion of the O&M 1 Progressionary Training Objectives and successful completion of the O&M Specialist 1 school. Additional career advancement opportunities involving operations, maintenance and railroad job functions are available for Specialist 1 employees that meet the job requirements and successfully bid on higher O&M 2 and 3 level Specialist jobs.
  • The training requirements for this position are listed in the O&M Specialist 1 training curriculum. This training includes job specific courses and skills.
  • No progression from the O&M Specialist 1 to the O&M Specialist 1 T/A or advancement between levels of the O&M Specialist job will be based on time-in-grade.
  • All required training should be completed within two years from the date of promotion to this job, but can vary due to work demands. The curriculum can and will change. Mandatory Regulatory Training includes clearance procedure, OSHA, environmental, safety, etc
  • Completion of all O&M 1 training. The training curriculum will vary based on business needs and conditions.
  • Failure to complete the O&M 1 curriculum, testing and Job Performance Measures in the specified amount of time will result in either a) and opportunity to bid to another position or b) termination.

Education

High School, GED or Equivalent.

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
Physical Agility Test
For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.
Trades Assessment

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement 

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 federal, state or local law.

 

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

 

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