Student Intern, System Control & Reliability

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, 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 that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Hear from some of our employees, here and here.

Position Description

Tucson Electric Power, one of Arizona's leading utility companies, seeks an individual for the position of Student Intern in the System Control & Reliability Department. We are looking for an energetic addition to our team to assist with existing projects and studies.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Assist the Systems Operations training department with designing and documenting projects as needed
• Work with Training staff on designs, modifications and maintenance of software, hardware and related equipment as needed
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  
  
• Be pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a graduation date no earlier than May 2029.
• Be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during regular business hours; up to 30 hours a week may be available during the summer and school breaks
• Have a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to protect highly sensitive and confidential information; Must be able to meet regular deadlines
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possess functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
  
  Requirements
  
  
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during regular business hours; and up to 40 hours a week during the summer and school breaks
• Student Interns must maintain the required hours for full-time student status, good academic standing at their college or university, as defined by the college or university and the GPA required for graduation by their college or university.
• Failure to maintain full-time status, good academic standing and/or the requisite GPA will result inStudent Interns being deemed ineligible for participation in this program.
• Student Interns are employed on a temporary basis and are generally not eligible for some benefits; including holiday pay.
• Scheduling of work hours and assignments should be made taking into consideration that Student Interns are students first and employees second.
  

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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