Production Trainee; Redhawk
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Engineering
Manufacturing Production, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Eligibility
- 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 Trouble men, Local Representatives or Substation Technicians
Hiring Leader: MATTHEW S ATTLEBERGER
Department: Power Prod Redhawk
Location: Redhawk Power Plant
Hourly Rate: 26.87
Recruiter: KAYLEE R SANCHEZ
Requisition : 11947
Job DescriptionProduction 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 back filling using hand tools.
- Spend the first 180 days split between classroom training and fieldwork (e.g., helper or laborertype duties)
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 & PlacementPlease 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…
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