July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day, and SRP celebrates this day by recognizing veterans as a critical part of our own workforce. There are 22 million veterans of the U.S. armed forces, most of whom are able and ready to engage in the workforce.
Tools match veterans’ skills to SRP employment opportunities
SRP actively hires current and former military members. It seeks out ways to recruit, hire, train and support these heroes in their careers.
“I came to SRP because I wanted work-life balance, stability and benefits,” said Eamonn Urey, Senior Market Research Analyst and a master sergeant in the Army Reserve. “What I found was that it is also a great place for people who want a lot of structure and a place to think, have an opinion and be heard.”
“SRP is a great company, and they value the leadership skills that you gain in the military.”
Adam Douglas, SRP employee and former Arizona Army National Guard captain
Today, close to 10% of the SRP workforce is composed of veterans, active guards and reservists. They are filling the critical roles of mechanic, electrician, zanjero and more.
Knowing the value of aligning military experience with private-sector jobs, Urey helped architect SRP’s Military to SRP Jobs database. The tool enables those who’ve served to search for roles at SRP based on their unique skills.
“You select that you were in the Navy, for example, and you search ‘turbine,’” he said. “You get back a list of SRP jobs that use that skill — turbine mechanic, steam and pipefitters, etc. We are always looking for people for those roles at SRP.”
Supporting active guards and reservists
In fact, SRP’s work with the armed services goes beyond hiring veterans. The company also provides benefits that support active guards and reservists, such as full pay during deployment.
Adam Douglas, a former captain in the Arizona Army National Guard, spent a year-long deployment in Afghanistan.
“The support I received while I was deployed was phenomenal,” said Douglas, a manager of logistics and materials management at SRP. “I received care packages and texts on a regular basis, which allowed me to stay connected to my SRP family. My pay and benefits continued while I was deployed, which allowed me to completely focus on the mission and not worry about whether or not my finances were being taken care of back home.”
Veterans strengthen the SRP workforce
Those in the armed services are trained beyond just their job in the service, they’re trained in leadership skills, too. Investing in people like Douglas has a clear value.
Douglas explained, “SRP is a great company, and they value the leadership skills that you gain in the military.”
Ultimately, the benefits to SRP are many; with military training comes additional skills that can be applied in the workforce.
Continued Douglas, “The military offers unique experiences and leadership opportunities that many private employers cannot offer.”
We believe in the spirit of service
SRP believes in hiring Americans who have served and recognizes the value military service members bring to our workplace. If you are a veteran interested in joining SRP, learn more about jobs for service members and veterans.