Arizona Public Service Generates Reliable, Affordable, and Clean Energy
Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
Job Summary
Our Deer Valley Substation Construction team has an immediate opening for a Substation Journeyman. The work hours for this position are Monday-Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM (AZ/MST). Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED • Completed a Registered Electrician Apprenticeship Program OR an equivalent training program (as approved by APS T&D Technical & Safety Training) • One (1) year experience as an Electrician • Commercial Driver's License (Class "A") with ability to meet all DOT requirements • Must have at least a Class A CDL permit at the time of application, and a clean driving record • If applying with a CDL Permit, a valid Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions) must be obtained prior to the official transfer/start date • If applying with an out-of-state CDL, a valid Arizona Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions) must be obtained within 30 days of the official transfer/start date • Subject to overtime and/or out-of-town assignments • Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) of headquarters
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable experience performing journeyman-level high voltage substation duties with an electric utility or other entity operating and maintaining high voltage substation equipment preferred. Experienced in writing and executing switching orders, and basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. The ideal candidate filling this vacancy must be self-motivated, communicate and work well with others, and possess a positive attitude with the highest commitment to work safety.
Additional Information
Please submit the following under Additional Documents in the My Documents section of your online application. If you are unable to upload any of your documents, please email them to Ali.Evans@aps.com to be considered for the next steps of the process:
• For applicants electing to qualify based on the completion of a registered apprenticeship program, provide your apprentice number and copy of your Registered Electrician Journeyman Apprenticeship Program Completion Certificate • For applicants electing to qualify based on experience or equivalent training program, provide an official Letter from HR Management or a member of the company's operations leadership (stating: your job title, roles and responsibilities, and length of time you spent in that position, etc.) • Copy of your Class A CDL (front and back and IN COLOR)
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energys Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, U.S. Export Control Laws). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status.
Testing Information
Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE. A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered. A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered. A hands-on skills test will be administered. E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information.
Eligibility
Must live or relocate within reasonable distance to the headquarters. Reasonable distance is defined as one (1) hour for Metro and State Region locations.
CIP Requirement
This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.