Production Trainee (West Phoenix Power Plant) (PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85043-4900)

Summary

Production Trainee – Gas and Oil Job Posting Details

APS has an immediate opening for a Production Trainee at our West Phoenix Power Plant. Upon successful completion of the Production Trainee Program (maximum six months), you will be promoted to the next classification and continue progressing toward becoming a fully qualified Gas & Oil Power Plant Auxiliary Operator.

What You’ll Do as a Production Trainee:

• Support the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production of electric energy.
• Supply and prepare equipment, tools, materials, and protective devices needed for various jobs.
• Haul and position materials and parts; assist as needed on tasks.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and a forklift.
• Perform digging and backfilling using hand tools.
• Spend the first 180 days split between classroom training and fieldwork (e.g., helper or laborer‑type duties)

Long Description

Employees progress through the classification line over 1.5 Years. The program is structured to give you the skills and experience needed to become a fully qualified Auxiliary Operator. An Auxiliary Operator supports power plant operations by monitoring, operating, and maintaining auxiliary equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable electricity production. The Auxiliary Operator takes field readings, identifies and corrects equipment issues, performs basic maintenance and water testing, follows strict safety procedures, and coordinates closely with the Control Operator during normal operations, startups, shutdowns, and emergencies at the plant.

Work Location & Placement:

Please note: Selected candidates will be based at the West Phoenix Power Plant and may be scheduled for training rotations at any of the following locations:

• Redhawk Power Plant — Arlington, AZ
• Ocotillo Power Plant — Tempe, AZ
• Sundance Power Plant — Coolidge, AZ
• Yucca Power Plant — Yuma, AZ

Long Description

The work schedule for this position is a 12-hour rotating shift as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement; LOMA dated December 8, 2015. 

After completion of the AO Training program, if there is not an Auxiliary Operator position open in your classification at the plant where you completed your training program, you may be forced to go to other plants that have an open position.

Production Trainee Program Requirements:

-Must successfully complete all required training for Production Trainee within 6 months of hire.  
- Reasonable and necessary overtime will be required. 
-Production Trainee will report to Operations based on projected plant needs.

Minimum Requirements:

- High School Diploma or GED. 
- Must be eighteen (18) years or older.
- Possess a valid driver’s license. 
- Pass both the EEI mechanical aptitude test (MASS) and the EEI operations aptitude test (POSS). 
- Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) of headquarters.
- Pass a panel interview. 
- Pass APS physical exam (drug test, etc.). 
- This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300lbs or less 

Long Description

Major Accountabilities:

- Complies with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
- Complies with all Company policies and procedures.
- Successfully completes all assigned training per the training plan.
- Hauls and positions material and parts. Assists as needed.
- Operates hand tools, power tools and forklift.
- Digs and back fills with hand tools.
- Performs other duties as assigned. 

Training Objectives:

- Safety and plant orientation
- Power Plant Fundamentals (Operations & Maintenance)
- Basic computer skills
- Intro into the electric utility business
- Welding and cutting safety
- Mandatory training (includes LOTO, OSHA, Environmental, Safety, etc)

Hands On Training:

- Welding and cutting basics
- Forklift training
- Arial lift equipment (site specific)

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.

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