Supervisor, Operations & Maintenance

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.  

Summary

The Supervisor, Operations & Maintenance provides leadership and direction to Network, Substation and Distribution Automation teams to ensure focus on each group's objectives. Effectively interface with T&D Project Management (PMO), System Health, Automated Grid Technology (AGT), and IT Communications groups, as well as other T&D and external teams as required, to ensure that corporate goals and metrics are being met and prioritized.   Support the APS Fire Mitigation efforts ensuring the programming, deployment  and commissioning of the technologies is completed as needed to address this critical Business risk.   Act as the technical consultant to your teams/groups, as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

- High school diploma/GED
- Plus seven (7) years' experience in the design, engineering, construction, operations, and/or maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical facilities OR seven (7) years' equivalent combination of education and experience in the design, engineering, construction, operations, and/or maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical facilities, power plants or related energy or construction industries.
- Must live within the assigned geographic area with the ability to commute to work sites of service area and ability/availability to oversee emergent work during nights and weekends.

Preferred Special Skill, Knowledge or Qualifications:
- Familiarity with distribution network systems
- Familiarity with distribution automation equipment (S&C, SEL, Eaton) 
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and effective interpersonal skills.
- Broad and in-depth knowledge of utility operations, construction, safety standards, IBEW contract and local/state/federal regulations.
- Excellent project management, business planning, and negotiating skills.

Major Accountabilities

1) Provide effective leadership to group and teams enabling group success and maximizing individual contribution.  Provide resolution of employee issues within the group.

2) Communicate the overall direction and performance expectations; provide ongoing feedback to team members; coach and counsel team members; provide technical expertise as needed.

3) Involve, inform and support others and treat them as partners committed to the same goals and targets.

4) Manage internal and external customer expectations up front and meet or exceed all reasonable or agreed upon customer service levels.

5) Encourage and support responsible risk taking in support of the strategic plan.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

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 Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance wi