Construction Maintenance Planner

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service in Phoenix seeks a Project Leader to coordinate construction and maintenance projects, ensuring materials, equipment and manpower are available for timely completion. You will perform simple designs and assist with more complex design work, guiding multiple projects concurrently.

The majority of duties are field-based, outdoors at various sites (about 60%). You will supervise crews, manage inspections, and promote safety while aligning with APS standards and budgets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years Journeyman electrician experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or an equivalent discipline and two (2) years experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or related industry.
• High school diploma/GED and seven (7) years equivalent combination of education and experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with customers (internal/external) on various projects to ensure customer requirements and expectations are accurately understood / communicated and met in a timely manner.
• Coordinate resources for construction projects to ensure fully staffed, multiple crews are always available. Track budget expenditures of contract.
• Order project materials from stock, allowing a two to three day lead time for delivery to project site, so materials are available to the crew for scheduled work.
• May oversee the activities of the garage to ensure all inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule. Maintain efficient vehicle records.
• Perform design duties for simple construction/maintenance projects and provide cost estimates for time and materials. Assist Designers and other Project Leaders to develop plans on complex design projects.
• May assure that the sub-transmission and distribution systems are operated in a safe, efficient, and economical manner, adhering to safety and good operating procedures as Duty Supervisor during 24 hour call out for restoration of electric service including storms and other emergencies.
• Resolve differences by encouraging and practicing open communication and accurate interpretation of company policies and labor agreement.
• May serve as primary contact for the Division on environmental issues, hazardous materials communication, hazardous waste processing, industrial hygiene, water quality and PCB processing; train employees and track training attendance; keep files current on material safety data sheets, inventories, waste shipment and keep abreast of new and current regulations that affect APS facilities and employees.
• May perform trench and panel inspection per specification requirements. May perform rotation after hours duty supervisor. May coordinate the warehouse and hauling activities to ensure that materials are stocked and delivered in an efficient and timely manner. May coordinate the tree trimming, garage, hauling and warehouse personnel to maximize efficiency and track expenditures for all functions. May coordinate maintenance of facilities and new construction projects; coordinate maintenance orders and non-revenue Work Authorizations (WAs).
• Promote safety awareness and accident reductions through safety meetings, tailboards and implementation of safe work procedures and practices.
• Perform inspections per specification requirements or oversee the activities to ensure all inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule. Maintain department documents.

Skills

Customer liaison

Communication skills

Safety awareness

RG practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

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.

Summary

Serve as liaison with customers, coordinate resources for construction/maintenance projects, ensure correct materials, equipment and manpower are provided for project completion, perform simple job design, and assist with the complex design of projects. Serve as Project Leader for numerous, simultaneous projects. May perform facility inspections in accordance with APS Standards. (Note: The majority of the job duties [approximately 60%] are field activities performed out of doors at various project sites.)

Minimum Requirements

• High school degree/GED and two (2) years Journeyman electrician experience
• OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or an equivalent discipline and two (2) years experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or related industry
• OR high school degree/GED and seven (7) years equivalent combination of education and experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or related industry.
• Some positions may require experience with rubber glove (RG) practices.
• Working knowledge of company policies and procedures, environmental regulations, Labor agreement, APS Construction Standards, Accident Prevention Manual and OSHA standards.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.

Major Accountabilities

• Serve as liaison with customers (internal/external) on various projects to ensure customer requirements and expectations are accurately understood / communicated and met in a timely manner.
• Coordinate resources for construction projects to ensure fully staffed, multiple crews are always available. Track budget expenditures of contract.
• Order project materials from stock, allowing a two to three day lead time for delivery to project site, so materials are available to the crew for scheduled work.
• May oversee the activities of the garage to ensure all inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule. Maintain efficient vehicle records.
• Perform design duties for simple construction/maintenance projects and provide cost estimates for time and materials. Assist Designers and other Project Leaders to develop plans on complex design projects.
• May assure that the sub-transmission and distribution systems are operated in a safe, efficient, and economical manner, adhering to safety and good operating procedures as Duty Supervisor during 24 hour call out for restoration of electric service including storms and other emergencies.
• Resolve differences by encouraging and practicing open communication and accurate interpretation of company policies and labor agreement.
• May serve as primary contact for the Division on environmental issues, hazardous materials communication, hazardous waste processing, industrial hygiene, water quality and PCB processing; train employees and track training attendance; keep files current on material safety data sheets, inventories, waste shipment and keep abreast of new and current regulations that affect APS facilities and employees.
• May perform trench and panel inspection per specification requirements. May perform rotation after hours duty supervisor. May coordinate the warehouse and hauling activities to ensure that materials are stocked and delivered in an efficient and timely manner. May coordinate the tree trimming, garage, hauling and warehouse personnel to maximize efficiency and track expenditures for all functions. May coordinate maintenance of facilities and new construction projects; coordinate maintenance orders and non-revenue Work Authorizations (WAs).
• Promote safety awareness and accident reductions through safety meetings, tailboards and implementation of safe work procedures and practices.
• Perform inspections per specification requirements or oversee the activities to ensure all inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule. Maintain department documents.

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 with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

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.

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.