January 23, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Organization:
UNS Energy Corporation
Region:
Canada, Arizona, Tucson
End of contest:
April 22, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Instrumentation & control
Description
Job Description - Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 433,000 customers in Southern Arizona. We provide the energy behind Tucson's economy. We also embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the community we have served since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable and affordable service. Our culture is rooted in shared core values and shaped by a team of innovative, dedicated and engaged professionals who power our vision and make a difference every day.

Date Posted: September 8, 2025 

Date Expires: September 22, 2025 

Testing Date: September 2025 (You will be notified of time) 

Practical Date: September 2025 (You will be notified of time)   

Interview Date: September 2025 (You will be notified of time)               

**Candidates selected for testing will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on the application as notification of the scheduled date and time of the testing session.  Dates are subject to change based on business needs, weather and unforeseen circumstances. **

There will be a three-part testing procedure employed for this position. The first step is a written skills test followed by a practical skills test and an oral interview. Upon successful completion of the first exam, you will then move into the practical skills stage and then the interview. Each step of the process must be passed in order to progress to the next step.

We are providing a study outline to prepare for the Technical Skills written test, practical test and the Behavioral Based Core Competency interview. By using this outline, and centralizing your study times in the areas listed below, you should be able to maximize your test results.

 Technical Skills Outline

Basic knowledge of the following:    

·         Basic electrical and electronic terminology

·         Basis electric and electronic components

·         Electrical Diagrams and Symbols

·         Electrical AC circuit fundamentals

·         Electrical DC circuit fundamentals

·         Basic mathematics and algebra

·         I&C terminology, diagrams, and symbols

·         General Safety procedures

·         Specific Safety procedures a relating to I&C

·         Application and use of I&C test equipment

·         Application and use of piping and tubing material

·         Valve and actuator operation and associated components

·         Pressure measurements and associated equipment

·         Temperature measurements and associated equipment

·         Level measurements and associated equipment

·         Flow measurements and associated equipment

·         Simple microprocessor applications and logic

·         Motor and motor control circuits

·         Basic electrical theory

·         Wiring protocols concepts of UPS Inverter systems

·         Basic DCS controls - Ovation

·         Basic PLC controls

·         Basic logic circuits

·         Electrical test equipment

·         Electrical maintenance procedures including motors, switchgear and battery P.M.

·         Mechanics of motor construction and repair

·         Read electrical schematics and prints

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Contact

UNS Energy Corporation

88 E. Broadway

Tucson

Arizona États-Unis

www.uns.com