Substation Journeyman (Deer Valley Substation Maintenance)

aps • Deer Valley, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Summary Our Deer Valley Substation Maintenance Team has an immediate opening for a Substation Journeyman. The work hours for this position are Monday- Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM (AZ/MST) .

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 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 Journeyman 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 (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.
• 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.)
• This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less.
• The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the HUBwest Service Center a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees