Battery Specialist- Electrical (Deer Valley Substation Maintenance)

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable 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

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.

Must qualify as a Substation Journeyman PLUS  One (1) 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 (1) hour) Qualifying tests may be administered  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.

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