Substation Construction & Maintenance Planner (Field Lead)

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service seeks a Construction and Maintenance Planner to coordinate resources for construction/maintenance projects, act as a liaison with customers, and ensure materials and manpower meet project needs. The role emphasizes field activities and project leadership across multiple simultaneous projects.

Major duties include assisting with simple design, maintaining safety standards, and supporting environmental and labelling compliance while serving as a 24-hour call-out supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years Journeyman electrician experience.
• Or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related with 2 years in utility construction/maintenance.
• Or high school diploma with 7 years relevant utility experience.
• Some positions may require experience with rubber glove (RG) practices.
• Working knowledge of company policies, environmental regulations and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with customers on projects to ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Coordinate resources for construction projects to ensure fully staffed crews.
• Order project materials from stock, allowing 2–3 day lead time for delivery.
• Oversee garage activities and maintain vehicle records for efficiency.
• Perform design duties for simple projects and assist with complex designs.
• Ensure safe, efficient operation of sub-transmission and distribution systems during on-call restoration.
• Resolve differences by communicating policy interpretations clearly.
• May act as primary environmental contact and maintain MSDS files and training records.
• Perform trench and panel inspections and coordinate warehouse/haulage activities.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver's license

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma + 2 years Journeyman electrician experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related + 2 years utility experience

High school diploma + 7 years relevant utility experience

Tools

Rubber glove (RG) practices

Job description

Arizona Public Service seeks a Construction and Maintenance Planner to coordinate resources for construction/maintenance projects, act as a liaison with customers, and ensure materials and manpower meet project needs. The role emphasizes field activities and project leadership across multiple simultaneous projects.

Major duties include assisting with simple design, maintaining safety standards, and supporting environmental and labelling compliance while serving as a 24-hour call-out supervisor