Supervisor Construction Maintenance

Arizona Public Service Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety program emphasis

Job summary

Arizona Public Service Company is seeking a Supervisor Construction Maintenance to lead overhead and underground distribution construction, operation, and maintenance efforts. You will coordinate crews, manage field operations, and ensure safe, reliable electric service for customers.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety culture, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams to meet operational goals and customer needs in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus three years' experience in design, engineering, construction, operations, or maintenance of electrical facilities.
• In lieu of a degree, four-year electrical apprenticeship Journeyman experience with three years in relevant work.
• In lieu of a degree, seven years of combined education/experience in energy construction fields.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate line crews and servicemen to ensure fully staffed teams and timely construction.
• Minimize customer outages through proper operating and restoration procedures.
• Control construction costs by scheduling resources for productivity and service.
• Resolve differences with open communication and policy interpretation.
• Maintain fleets and implement efficient maintenance programs.
• Promote safety and reduce accidents via meetings and tailboard sessions.
• Support emergent restoration efforts and after-hours responsibilities.
• Participate in local community boards and events when needed.

Skills

Construction leadership

Distribution systems knowledge

Crew coordination

Leadership & communication

Safety focus

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field

Journeyman electrical apprenticeship + 3 years experience

Equivalent mix of education and experience

Job description

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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 Construction Maintenance provides leadership for overhead/underground construction, operation and maintenance of distribution to provide service to new and existing customers.
Coordinates the activities of crews, garage/warehouse, servicemen, and meter reading employees.

What Your Day Would Be Like

• Lead and support crews responsible for overhead and underground electric distribution construction and maintenance work.
• Coordinate field operations to help ensure customers receive safe, reliable electric service.
• Partner with crews, service personnel, and operational support teams to deliver projects and respond to customer needs.
• Prioritize work activities and resources to support both new customer connections and ongoing system reliability.
• Foster a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability across multiple work groups.
• Help remove obstacles and provide direction so teams can successfully meet operational goals.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting or leading construction, maintenance, or utility operations teams.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems and related field operations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews, resources, and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on collaboration and team success.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and reliable customer service.
• Ability to make informed decisions and support employees in achieving shared goals.
• Bachelors' degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field plus three (3) years' experience in the design, engineering, construction, operations, and/or maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical facilities, power plants or related energy or construction industries.
• In lieu of a Bachelors degree, four-year electrical apprenticeship program Journeyman experience, plus three (3) years' experience in the design, engineering, construction, operations, and/or maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical facilities, power plants or related energy or construction industries.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, an equivalent combination of seven (7) years education and working experience in design, engineering, construction, operations, and/or maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical facilities, power plants or related energy or construction industries.

Preferred Special Skill, Knowledge, or Qualifications:

• 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. 1) Coordinate line crews and servicemen to ensure that fully staffed crews are always available. Provide timely completion of construction through effective time management, cooperation with internal and external customers, and maintenance of adequate resources.
2. 2) Ensure minimal customer outage through implementation of proper operating and restoration procedures.
3. 3) Control construction costs to within budget by scheduling resources to maximize productivity without sacrificing customer service.
4. 4) Resolve differences by encouraging and practicing open communication and accurate interpretation of company policies and labor agreements.
5. 5) Maintain effective vehicle and equipment fleets and ensure systematic and efficient maintenance programs.
6. 6) Promote safety awareness and accident reductions through safety meetings, tailboard sessions, and implementation of safe work procedures/practices.
7. 7) Support emergent restoration efforts and after hour duty responsibilities and union crews as needed.
8. 8) May participate on local community boards, join in local council meetings, and lead or participate in community seasonal events.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
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