Substation Battery Engineer

APS (Arizona Public Service); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Substation Journeyman Battery Technician to perform engineering-level tests, battery health assessments, and routine maintenance to support reliable power delivery. The role requires CDL-A, data-entry proficiency, and relocation flexibility for out-of-town work.

The position involves coordinating with multiple departments, following IEEE, FERC, and NERC standards, and possibly traveling or responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must qualify as a Substation Journeyman PLUS one year experience as a Substation Journeyman required.
• Computer and data entry proficiency required.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL - Class A) required.
• Subject to out-of-town work.
• Reasonable and necessary overtime required. Requirement to respond to emergency call-outs due to equipment failure, resulting in the loss of power.
• This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less.
• Must live within a reasonable distance from headquarters (one hour).
• Qualifying tests may be administered.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering level tests such as battery capacity testing, voltage testing, resistance testing, and battery acceptance test for new construction installed banks.
• Perform functional testing for Substation High, Low, and Ground Alarms. Utilize electrical test equipment, special application tools/ software and instruments used in maintaining Substation battery health.
• Develops and maintains a practical working knowledge of chemical hazards / reactions and electrical hazards of different style batteries in daily work activities.
• Coordinates and performs work with multiple departments, including but not limited to: System Health, Design Engineering, Substation Project Planners, Construction Planners, Protection & Control, Predictive Maintenance, Supply Chain Buyers, IT Comm, and NGN Program.
• Manage and execute scheduled testing of battery equipment while using IEEE, FERC, and NERC standards and requirements.
• Maintain and install batteries and equipment while using IEEE, FERC, and NERC standards and requirements.
• Provide training to new Battery Specialists as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Substation Journeyman

CDL Class A

Data entry

Job description

Arizona Public Service in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Substation Journeyman Battery Technician to perform engineering-level tests, battery health assessments, and routine maintenance to support reliable power delivery. The role requires CDL-A, data-entry proficiency, and relocation flexibility for out-of-town work.

The position involves coordinating with multiple departments, following IEEE, FERC, and NERC standards, and possibly traveling or responding to emergencies.