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Salt River Project

Digital Control Specialist Trainee

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A Switchboard or Telephone Operator works for a telephone company or system to operate telephone system equipment to route incoming calls, direct internal calls, or assist customers with placing calls. Assists with connecting long distance or collect calls, or provides customers with assistance in finding a phone number or an address. May also answer customer calls at a company or organization or work for an agency that handles and routes emergency calls.

$43,604 / year median in Arizona

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Digital Control Specialist Trainee Salt River Project - 4.1 Gilbert, AZ Job Details 14 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Pension plan Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or
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Date:
Jul 10, 2026
Requisition ID:
20295 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 Digital Controls Specialist Trainee (DCS Specialist) duties are: Satisfactory completion of all DCS specialist training objectives to allow for promotion to the Specialist position. The DCS Specialist Trainee will be involved in power plant automation system maintenance and analysis. Additionally, the trainee will be involved in optimization of process control functions and algorithms used by DCS systems for the control of power generation facilities. What You'll Do DCS Specialist Trainee will learn to develop the process control logic and algorithms required by DCS for plant automation and data acquisition. Trainee will learn to implement DCS projects, troubleshoot control systems and perform other technical DCS-related activities as required. Trainee is responsible for learning to translate power plant operational procedures into DCS, analyze data acquired from remotely accessed field instrumentation. Trainee will learn to build software tools to present and share data among engineering and operations personnel. Trainee will support DCS Specialist in managing DCS projects within approved budgets. Trainee will support DCS Specialist in managing contracts, relationships and equipment purchases with DCS vendors. 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 paperwork. May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime. Other duties as assigned Education A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. Experience Minimum three years as an O& M Specialist III T/A, Operations Specialist Trainee, Operations Specialist, Electrical Specialist, Instrument and Controls Specialist or equivalent skills. Additional Requirements and Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. The degree of these maintenance functions will vary among facilities and are not necessarily listed in the duties below but are expected of this position. In addition to technical duties, there are varying levels of project management, maintenance and operations tasks dictated by the requirements of the various facilities. 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. Hybrid Workplace SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. 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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