Electrician, Pumping Plants

Electrician, Pumping PlantsPrint (ApplyElectrician, Pumping PlantsSalary$52.02 HourlyLocationTucson, AZJob TypeFull-TimeJob Number1342DepartmentBrawley-SanX-SnyHill-Blk MtnOpening Date02/23/2026Closing Date3/10/2026 11:59 PM Arizona Description Benefits Questions Overview & PurposeReporting location is in Tucson, Arizona (85743) at our Brawley Pumping Plant (major cross streets are Sandario & Mile Wide).About the PayNote: The target starting pay of $52.02 does not reflect the full range which currently goes up to $57.80 per hour. The compensation typically increases quickly within the first two years of successful performance and proven mastery of skills.About Central Arizona ProjectCentral 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.Hear what our employees are saying about working for CAP.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 ResponsibilitiesAs an Electrician (for us, you would perform work as an electrical multi-craft journeyman with local pumping plant operations responsibility in a heavy industrial hydroelectric environment. This consists 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.You would perform 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.A successful candidate should understand and possess the skills necessary to locally operate, configure, isolate, troubleshoot and return to service large pumping and generating plants or other related facilities and systems. You would perform switching operations and hold clearance orders to provide safe working boundaries or zones of equipment isolation from sources of hazardous energy.Note: This position is subject to call outs to a variety of operational emergencies on and off regular hours.Work assignments are primarily at pumping plants and other system facilities in a specific geographic area, but at times you might be assigned to work at other locations across the Central Arizona Project system throughout Arizona.About the QualificationsHaving 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 are required to be considered for and be successful in this position. Also, a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a high school diploma (or GED) are required.About the Physical RequirementsPlease 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.Welcome to the Central Arizona Project - YouTube (If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job, have a team-focused positive approach to work, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization in the Tucson area with highly coveted government benefits, we encourage you to apply online today! Your water, your future.Clickhere (for details regarding CAP's benefits.01I understand that this position is based in the Tucson area 85743 (Brawley Pumping Plant). Note: Successful candidate will need to reside within a one hour drive to the plan for emergency response purposes. Yes No 02I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this reflects the starting starting pay only, but full competency pay is currently up to $52.02/hour. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more. Yes 03Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record? Yes No 04Which best describes your highest level of education? Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED High School Diploma or GED Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree PhD or JD 05How many years of experience as a journeyman electrician in an industrial maintenance environment do you have? Less than 1 1 - 2 3 - 4 5 - 6 7+ 06If you have journeyman electrician experience, please briefly list where you gained this experience.07Have you successfully completed a CAP Apprenticeship program for Electrician? Yes No 08Have you successfully completed a state-certified electrical apprenticeship? Yes No 09If you have completed a related apprenticeship, please list which one.10Do you have working knowledge of and the ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls? Yes No 11Are you proficient in the safe use of proper tooling for precision measuring and test equipment, fabricating, calibrating, reconditioning, maintenance, and repair in an industrial environment? Yes No 12Do you have knowledge of industrial safety requirements including hazardous energy control lock out tag out and clearance and switching procedures? Yes No 13Do you have experience safely operating overhead cranes and hoists? Yes No 14This position requires that an employee be available to respond to occasional emergency call-outs. Emergencies can happen 24/7. Are you willing and able to respond to emergency call-outs? Yes No 15Please briefly note what most interests you about this position.Required QuestionEmployerCentral Arizona ProjectAddress23636 N. 7th StreetPhoenix, Arizona, 85024WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-04