Production Trainee; West Phoenix Power Plant

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable 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.

APS has an immediate opening for a Production Trainee at our West Phoenix 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 laborer‑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.

Selected candidates will be based at the West Phoenix Power Plant and may be scheduled for training rotations at any of the following locations:

• Redhawk Power Plant — Arlington, 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.

• 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.
• Must 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 300lbs 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 back fills 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,…