Electrician, Pumping Plant
Salary
$52.02 Hourly
Location
Peoria (Waddell), AZ
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1353
Department
Waddell
Opening Date
04/08/2026
Closing Date
4/22/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Overview & Purpose
Reporting location is in Peoria, Arizona at our Waddell Pumping Plant.
About the Pay
Note: 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 Project
Central Arizona Project, a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the states single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the states population.
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Compensation & Benefits Package includes:
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.
Why is THIS Job Awesome?
Waddell Pump Generating Station is one of the most complex and challenging plants at CAP. At Waddell you will troubleshoot and maintain four 10,000/14400HP 2 speed Pump/Generators, four 10,000HP Variable Speed Pumps, along with the auxiliary equipment needed to keep water flowing to the majority of Arizona citizens. You will use your technical and mechanical skills, working hand in hand with both mechanics and electricians to complete complex maintenance evolutions, all while keeping a good work/home life balance.
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 drivers 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.
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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 North Phoenix area, then we encourage you to apply online today! Your water, your future.
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I understand that this position is based in the Peoria area (Waddell Pumping Plant).
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I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. 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.
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Do you have a valid drivers license and a good driving record?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
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How many years of experience as a journeyman electrician in an industrial maintenance environment do you have?
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If you have journeyman electrician experience, please briefly list where you gained this experience.
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Have you successfully completed a CAP Apprenticeship program for Electrician?
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Have you successfully completed a state-certified electrical apprenticeship?
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If you have completed a related apprenticeship, please list which one.
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Do you have working knowledge of and the ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls?
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Are 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?
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Do you have knowledge of industrial safety requirements including hazardous energy control lock out tag out and clearance and switching procedures?
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Do you have experience safely operating overhead cranes and hoists?
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This 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?
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Employer Central Arizona Project
Address 23636 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, Arizona, 85024
Website http://www.cap-az.com