**Power Plant Electrician** Job Type: **Skilled Trades & Craft** Pay Range **$51.89** Location **Colorado Springs, CO** Date First Posted **2/6/25** Applications are being accepted through: 2/12/25 _*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted._ **Power Plant Electrician** **The starting pay for this position is $51.89/hr. followed by an increase to $54.49/hr. upon successfully completing probation (six months).** We are looking to hire a Power Plant Electrician where you will be able to bring your demonstrated skills and abilities to assist in daily operations! **How you’ll make a difference each day:** + Installing, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining all electrical equipment associated with a Power Plant including: + 480-volt MCCs + 13800/6900/4160 switchgear + Electromechanical and Solid-state Protective relays + Electric motors + Circuit breakers + Control circuits + Motor-operated valve and actuators + Batteries and UPS + Installing and programming Programmable Logic Controls (Controllogix, SLC, Modicon) Variable frequency drives, and Operator interface + Using test equipment such as volt-ohm meter, amp meter, relay test equipment, oscilloscopes, breaker test equipment, and medium voltage test equipment + Read blueprints, drawings, and schematics + Use computer hardware and software applications to utilize for your role + Understand basic network equipment and design + Providing technical guidance, training, assistance, and work review of apprentices + Having knowledge and use of Work Management processes including planning, scheduling, processing of work orders, and supply chain management. + Complying with the safety and health program in support of an incident and injury-free workplace Ideally, you will bring demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position acquired through the completion of a certified Department of Labor Electrical Apprentice program. This position requires journey-level electrical experience. Electrical experience in an electric-generating power plant or industrial maintenance is preferred. **Additional requirements and considerations:** + A Valid unrestricted Driver's License is required for this position + Physical requirements of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions + Exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects + Subjection to extreme temperatures, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, and intense noises + Many of our plants will subject you to heights with proper protection + A respirator fit and hearing test are required annually, by the Colorado Springs Utilities Medical facility + The typical schedule is Monday- Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. During outages, schedules can become 6-7 days a week and 10 hours days + This position is subject to emergency call-outs, overtime as required, shift change, and scheduled standby availability + Good interpersonal and communication skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public + Our retirement is through Colorado PERA copera.org **Who We Are:** One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation, Colorado Springs Utilities provides water, wastewater, electric, and natural gas services to 500,000 residents in the Pikes Peak region. Our work culture is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy, and we are a national leader in reliability, with power on an average of 99.991% of the time. We were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association, for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the nation’s 2,000+ public utilities. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in the sixth most desired place to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2021). The “home base” for this role will be the Nixon Power Plant at 6598 Ray Nixon Road, Fountain, CO 80817 off of I-25, exit 125, but you will be required to travel to all other power plants throughout the city as business needs arise. Our energy portfolio consists of a 2 on 1 combined cycle, 1 coal-fired steam turbine, 3 natural gas steam turbines, 2 combustion turbines, 6 aero-derivatives, 6 hydro-generators, and 1 air injection plant. **What a career at Colorado Springs Utilities can offer you:** + The ability to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to continually update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology + The opportunity to work for a pioneer in providing four utility services in one enterprise with a 100-year reputation for integrity + A work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy + The stability vital for growth-oriented careers **Our Commitment to Our Employees…** Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. + Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge + Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year + Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave + Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year + Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather + Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time + Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire + Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements + Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage + Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery + Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans + Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more + Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones + Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available + Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement + Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program **_ATTENTION_** **_:_** + _All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days._ + _Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate._ + _Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension)._ **_Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States._** **Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.** Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force. For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm **Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes. **E-Verify and Right to Work Notice** . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530. **Have a question?** If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500. Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft