Arizona Public Service - APS
Substation Journeyman (Deer Valley Substation Maintenance) 1
Arizona Public Service - APS, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean 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 Our
Deer Valley Substation Maintenance Team
has an immediate opening for a Substation Journeyman. The work hours for this position are
Monday‑Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM (AZ/MST) .
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must qualify as a Substation Journeyman
Completed a Registered Apprenticeship Program or an equivalent training program (as approved by APS T&D Technical & Safety Training) PLUS one year experience as a Substation Journeyman**
Commercial Driver’s License (Class “A”) with ability to meet all DOT requirements. Must have at least a Class A CDL permit at the time of application, and a clean driving record.
If applying with a CDL Permit, a valid Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions (i.e., airbrakes)) must be obtained prior to the official transfer/start date.
If applying with an out‑of‑state CDL, a valid Arizona Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions (i.e., airbrakes)) must be obtained within 30 days of the official transfer/start date.
Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) from assigned Headquarters.
Subject to overtime and or/ out‑of‑town assignments
Qualifying tests (written and hands‑on) will be administered (Travel reimbursement may be available for out of state candidates).
This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less.
The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the HUBwest Service Center a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable experience performing journeyman‑level high voltage substation duties with an electric utility or other entity operating and maintaining high voltage substation equipment preferred
Experienced in writing and executing switching orders, and basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
The ideal candidate filling this vacancy must be self‑motivated, communicate and work well with others, and possess a positive attitude with the highest commitment to work safety.
Additional Information
For applicants electing to qualify based on the completion of a registered apprenticeship program, provide your apprentice number and copy of your Registered Apprenticeship Program Completion Certificate*
For applicants electing to qualify based on experience or equivalent training program, provide an official Letter** from HR Management or a member of the company’s operations leadership (stating your job title, roles and responsibilities, and length of time you spent in that position, etc.).
Copy of your Class A CDL license (or permit) (front and back and IN COLOR)
Registered Apprenticeship Program Criteria: Program must have a documented process for hours worked in the field in the work processes associated with the craft e.g. distribution, transmission, maintenance, etc. Registered apprenticeship programs for the trades in question require 7,000 – 10,000 hours (3 – 5 years). Program must have documented proof of completion of related education classroom courses. Registered apprenticeship programs require a minimum of 144 hours per year of related education courses during the course of the apprenticeship program.
Journeyman level experience must be documented in writing if you are unable to provide us a certificate of completion of Registered Apprenticeship. This will require a letter on company letterhead documenting your title, details of your roles and responsibilities, and length of time in that position. It must be signed by an operations or HR manager. This information will be subject to verification.
Testing Information Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE. A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered. A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered. A hands‑on skills test will be administered. E‑mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e‑mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information. Travel reimbursement may be available for out of state candidates.
Role Type Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.
Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners‑based employees).
Role types are subject to change based on business need.
Eligibility Must live or relocate within reasonable distance to the headquarters. Reasonable distance is defined as one (1) hour for Metro and State Region locations. Reasonable distance for Troublemen, Local Representatives, and Substation Technicians is defined as thirty (30) minutes for Metro locations and forty‑five (45) minutes for State Region locations.
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 Troublemen, Local Representatives or Substation Technicians.
CIP Requirement This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre‑employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.
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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 Our
Deer Valley Substation Maintenance Team
has an immediate opening for a Substation Journeyman. The work hours for this position are
Monday‑Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM (AZ/MST) .
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must qualify as a Substation Journeyman
Completed a Registered Apprenticeship Program or an equivalent training program (as approved by APS T&D Technical & Safety Training) PLUS one year experience as a Substation Journeyman**
Commercial Driver’s License (Class “A”) with ability to meet all DOT requirements. Must have at least a Class A CDL permit at the time of application, and a clean driving record.
If applying with a CDL Permit, a valid Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions (i.e., airbrakes)) must be obtained prior to the official transfer/start date.
If applying with an out‑of‑state CDL, a valid Arizona Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions (i.e., airbrakes)) must be obtained within 30 days of the official transfer/start date.
Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) from assigned Headquarters.
Subject to overtime and or/ out‑of‑town assignments
Qualifying tests (written and hands‑on) will be administered (Travel reimbursement may be available for out of state candidates).
This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less.
The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the HUBwest Service Center a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable experience performing journeyman‑level high voltage substation duties with an electric utility or other entity operating and maintaining high voltage substation equipment preferred
Experienced in writing and executing switching orders, and basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
The ideal candidate filling this vacancy must be self‑motivated, communicate and work well with others, and possess a positive attitude with the highest commitment to work safety.
Additional Information
For applicants electing to qualify based on the completion of a registered apprenticeship program, provide your apprentice number and copy of your Registered Apprenticeship Program Completion Certificate*
For applicants electing to qualify based on experience or equivalent training program, provide an official Letter** from HR Management or a member of the company’s operations leadership (stating your job title, roles and responsibilities, and length of time you spent in that position, etc.).
Copy of your Class A CDL license (or permit) (front and back and IN COLOR)
Registered Apprenticeship Program Criteria: Program must have a documented process for hours worked in the field in the work processes associated with the craft e.g. distribution, transmission, maintenance, etc. Registered apprenticeship programs for the trades in question require 7,000 – 10,000 hours (3 – 5 years). Program must have documented proof of completion of related education classroom courses. Registered apprenticeship programs require a minimum of 144 hours per year of related education courses during the course of the apprenticeship program.
Journeyman level experience must be documented in writing if you are unable to provide us a certificate of completion of Registered Apprenticeship. This will require a letter on company letterhead documenting your title, details of your roles and responsibilities, and length of time in that position. It must be signed by an operations or HR manager. This information will be subject to verification.
Testing Information Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE. A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered. A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered. A hands‑on skills test will be administered. E‑mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e‑mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information. Travel reimbursement may be available for out of state candidates.
Role Type Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.
Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners‑based employees).
Role types are subject to change based on business need.
Eligibility Must live or relocate within reasonable distance to the headquarters. Reasonable distance is defined as one (1) hour for Metro and State Region locations. Reasonable distance for Troublemen, Local Representatives, and Substation Technicians is defined as thirty (30) minutes for Metro locations and forty‑five (45) minutes for State Region locations.
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 Troublemen, Local Representatives or Substation Technicians.
CIP Requirement This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre‑employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.
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