Production Trainee | Four Corners Power Plant

Overview

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. 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.

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.

The Four Corners Fossil‑Fuel Generating plant is located 18 miles west of Farmington, New Mexico, on the Navajo Reservation. Navajo preference will apply in the job selection.

APS has an immediate opening for a Production Trainee at our Four Corners 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 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 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. Responsibilities include taking field readings, identifying and correcting equipment issues, performing basic maintenance and water testing, following strict safety procedures, and coordinating closely with the Control Operator during normal operations, startups, shutdowns, and emergencies at the plant.

This position is a 12‑hour rotating shift as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Must successfully complete the required training 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 backs fills with hand tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Safety and plant orientation.
• Power Plant Fundamentals (Operations & Maintenance).
• Basic computer skills (how to use CBT).
• 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…