Arizona Public Service

Eligibility

1. All regular full time IBEW employees will be considered first, then Supplemental Workforce.
2. All regular full time Performance Review (PR) and Temporary PR employees may submit their interest; however they will only be considered when there are no qualified IBEW union employees and external hire has been authorized.
3. Regular Union employees may not bid on a posted job until he/she has worked six (6) months in his/her current job, except when bidding on a Union classification that would be a promotion or when bidding into the Pre-Apprentice or Apprenticeship programs.
4. If you have been on a Performance Improvement Plan in the last twelve (12) months or had active discipline, you are required to disclose this information to Talent Acquisition during the bidding process. (In accordance with Human Resources - HR-EL-PRD-0105, please refer to the 3P website.)
5. Contractors are not eligible to apply for internal listings. Please visit the external career listings.
6. Must live or relocate within reasonable distance to the headquarters. Reasonable distance is defined as one (1) hour for Metro and State Region locations. Reasonable distance for Troublemen, Local Representatives, and Substation Technicians is defined as thirty (30) minutes for Metro locations and forty-five (45) minutes for State Region locations. Failure to accept a job offer due to the reasonable distance requirement specific to the position will be counted toward the bid restriction as described in Article 13, Section 11.
   • For jobs in departments (System, Reliability, Hotstick) that require the majority of the work be performed out-of-town and as such, employees/crews are not required to report to the established headquarters unless directed by Leadership; the reasonable distance requirement will be waived*.
     • This will not apply to Troublemen, Local Representatives or Substation Technicians

Hiring Leader: MATTHEW S ATTLEBERGER

Department: Power Prod Redhawk

Location: Redhawk Power Plant

Hourly Rate: 26.87

Posting Date:

Posting Close Date:

Recruiter: KAYLEE R SANCHEZ

Requisition ID: 11947

Job Description

Production Trainee – Gas and Oil Job Posting Details

APS has immediate openings for Production Trainees at our Redhawk Power Plant. Upon successful completion of the Production Trainee Program (maximum six months), you will be promoted to the next classification and continue progressing toward becoming a fully qualified Gas & Oil Power Plant Auxiliary Operator.

What You’ll Do as a Production Trainee:

• Support the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production of electric energy.
• Supply and prepare equipment, tools, materials, and protective devices needed for various jobs.
• Haul and position materials and parts; assist as needed on tasks.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and a forklift.
• Perform digging and backfilling using hand tools.
• Spend the first 180 days split between classroom training and fieldwork (e.g., helper or laborer‑type duties)

Short Description

Career Path & Advancement:

Employees progress through the classification line over 1.5 Years. The program is structured to give you the skills and experience needed to become a fully qualified Auxiliary Operator. An Auxiliary Operator supports power plant operations by monitoring, operating, and maintaining auxiliary equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable electricity production. The Auxiliary Operator takes field readings, identifies and corrects equipment issues, performs basic maintenance and water testing, follows strict safety procedures, and coordinates closely with the Control Operator during normal operations, startups, shutdowns, and emergencies at the plant.

Short Description

Work Location & Placement:

Please note: Selected candidates will be based at the Redhawk Power Plant and may be scheduled for training rotations at any of the following locations:

• West Phoenix Power Plant — Phoenix, AZ
• Ocotillo Power Plant — Tempe, AZ
• Sundance Power Plant — Coolidge, AZ
• Yucca Power Plant — Yuma, AZ

The work schedule for this position is a 12-hour rotating shift as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement; LOMA dated December 8, 2015.

After completion of the AO Training program, if there is not an Auxiliary Operator position open in your classification at the plant where you completed your training program, you may be forced to go to other plants that have an open position.

Short Description

Production Trainee Program Requirements:

• Must successfully complete all required training for Production Trainee within 6 months of hire.
• Reasonable and necessary overtime will be required.
• Production Trainee will report to Operations based on projected plant needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be eighteen (18) years or older.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass both the EEI mechanical aptitude test (MASS) and the EEI operations aptitude test (POSS).
• Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) of headquarters.
• Pass a panel interview.
• Pass APS physical exam (drug test, etc.).
• This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300lbs or less

Major Accountabilities:

• Complies with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures.
• Successfully completes all assigned training per the training plan.
• Hauls and positions material and parts. Assists as needed.
• Operates hand tools, power tools and forklift.
• Digs and back fills with hand tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Training Objectives:

• Safety and plant orientation
• Power Plant Fundamentals (Operations & Maintenance)
• Basic computer skills
• Intro into the electric utility business
• Welding and cutting safety
• Mandatory training (includes LOTO, OSHA, Environmental, Safety, etc)

Hands On Training:

• Welding and cutting basics
• Forklift training
• Arial lift equipment (site specific)

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's 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. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

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.

A physical ability 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.

Role Type

Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.

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.

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