Substation Journeyman (Four Corners Power Plant)

APS • Kirtland, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Four Corners Power Plant has an immediate opening for a Substation Journeyman. The work hours for this position are Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM (NM Time).

This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less. Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) from assigned Headquarters. Subject to overtime and or/ out-of-town assignments. Qualifying tests (written and hands-on) will be administered (Travel reimbursement may be available for out of state candidates.).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must qualify as a Substation Journeyman
• Completed a Registered Apprenticeship Program or an equivalent training program (as approved by APS T&D Technical & Safety Training) PLUS one year experience as a Substation Journeyman
• 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 (i.e., airbrakes)) 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 (i.e., airbrakes)) must be obtained within 30 days of the official transfer/start date.
• Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) from assigned Headquarters.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Self-motivated
• Communicate and work well with others
• Possess a positive attitude with the highest commitment to work safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level high voltage substation duties.
• Write and execute switching orders.
• Operate and maintain high voltage substation equipment.

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement may be available for out of state candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED