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Deadline to apply: August 26, 2026 11:59pm

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level

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Position Summary

Technician Energy Measurement performs technical duties in Energy Measurements, including service, repair, and calibration of electronic equipment, gas equipment, field test equipment, shop test consoles, distribution equipment, and PPE test equipment. Extensive documentation. Calibrations & repairs are documented and traceable back to the CPS Energy Standards Lab, and ultimately to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) laboratory.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Calibrates and services a wide variety of portable field equipment used throughout CPS Energy by multiple departments. Includes cable fault locators, load-break tools, power inverters, gas provers, power quality test equipment, digital multimeters, work lights, capacitor controllers, etc.
Performs and records multiple tests on instruments and equipment that are exposed to high service voltages, amperes, and resistance.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to retain an advanced level of technical theory and hands-on technical skill in electronics, electricity, and gas theory and measurements.

Ability to install, certify, repair, and calibrate critical equipment in use at CPS Energy with the guidance of senior-level technicians.

Exercises a high level of independent judgment in skillfully carrying out technical and non-technical responsibilities in a professional manner.

Ability to complete Southwest Electric Metering Association (SWEMA) courses.

Ability to complete Gas Measurement Fundamentals & Gas Instrumentation training.

Ability to clear NERC background check.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and electronic mail.

Ability to safely operate hand & power tools, soldering, electrical and gas test equipment.

Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with performing accurate calculations using theory and application of algebra and trigonometry.
• Familiarity with calibration and repairs to a variety of electric and gas instrumentation equipment.
• Familiarity with the theory and basic principles of generation, transmission, and distribution of power systems.
• Familiarity with the theory, measurement, metering, and detection of electricity and gas.
• Ability to work utilizing safe repeatable procedures routinely, without short-cutting methods and procedures.

Competencies

Working Safely

Displaying Technical Expertise

Interacting with People at Different Levels

Using Computers and Technology

Serving Customers

Communicates Effectively

Minimum Education

Associates of Applied Science degree in Electronics or related field from a college accredited by the Southern Association of Community Colleges or equivalent regional accrediting body.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Shop, lab, and field environments. Hazardous conditions – high voltage, explosive gases, heights, basements, construction sites, high heat, cold, wet, dirty, and noisy environments, airborne particles.

Field environments include working in close proximity of (and within) energized high voltage substations, outdoor switchyards, and inside power plants. In-town and out-of-town travel for meetings, training, and inter-utility work.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift, move, and carry equipment weigh 55 pounds, with or without accommodation on a regular basis. Must be able to properly identify and distinguish between colors.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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