Operator 1-12

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.   Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.   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

Electrical Distribution Operation Center has opportunities for Operators 1-12 (1st year designation) . Operators 1-12 are responsible for assisting in the safe and reliable operation, dispatching and restoration of the APS electrical distribution system as assigned. Successful candidates will be trained to perform the basic responsibilities of distribution operations including but not limited to planned and emergent switching, issuing of clearances and contact tags along with Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) management    Minimum Qualifications:  The successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with 3 years of relevant business experience in the electrical distribution operations field, communications or related customer service experience.  Preferred Qualifications:  A college-level degree in an electrical discipline, or equivalent experience as a Journeyman Lineman or Journeyman Electrician, or other relevant experience in the electric utility industry.    Selected candidates who meet the minimum gualifications will be subject to the following reguirements:

Pass a written aptitude exam (SO/PD) Oral interview Resume is required

Must live within reasonable distance of headquarters. Reasonable distance is defined as one (1) hour for Metro and State Region locations Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and the use of other computer systems, such as TOA (Total Outage application) and ADMS which are preferred Demonstrated ability to conduct research and perform basic data analyses to troubleshoot, resolve, and effectively communicate outage issues  Have the flexibility for on-call assignments and be available to work extended hours in a 24/7 environment Must be able to differentiate between colors Must possess the ability to perform under stressful conditions Have the flexibility for occasional out of town assignments Must possess the ability to maintain focus on department objectives in order to maximize safety, customer service, reliability, productivity, and efficiency. The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the Hub West Service Center, a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company 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