Production Trainee REPOST; Redhawk

Production Trainee – Gas and Oil

APS has an opening for a Production Trainee 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.

• 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 labor‑type 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 300 lbs or less.

• 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 backfills with hand tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.)

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

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…