Production Trainee | Four Corners Power Plant

APS has an immediate opening for a Production Traineeat ourFour CornersPower 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 qualifiedPower Plant Auxiliary Operator.

What You'll Do as a Production Trainee:

• Support the safe, efficient, and costeffective 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 laborertype duties)

Career Path & Advancement:

Employees progress through the classification line 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.

The work schedule for this position is a 12-hour rotating shift as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement; LOMA

Production Trainee Program Requirements:
-Must successfully complete allrequired training for Production Trainee within 6 months of hire.
- Reasonable and necessary overtime will be required.
-Production Trainee will report toOperations based on projected plant needs.

Minimum Requirements:

-High School DiplomaorGED.
- Must beeighteen (18)years or older.
- Possess avalid driver's license.
- Pass both theEEI mechanical aptitude test (MASS)andtheEEI operations aptitude test (POSS).
- Must live within reasonable distance(one (1) hour)of headquarters.
- Pass apanel interview.
- Pass APS physical exam (drug test, etc.).
- This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300lbs or less.

Fire Brigade Specific:

• Employee must have the ability to physically perform the emergency response activities effectively which include but are not limited to:




• Carry or drag a victim up to 100 lbs. at least 18 feet
• Don/wear a SCBA respirator 40 lbs. (additional to PPE)
• Perform firefighting activities as outlined within the Fire Brigade limited response tasks
• Don/wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that can weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Perform emergency response activities in potential high heat scenarios
• Perform tasks at heights if and when needed
• Carry materials/tools/hose (10-100 lbs.) a distance of up to 84 feet and descend/ascend 3 flights of stairs.

• Employee is required to participate in the medical monitoring program which includes:




• A standard physical examination, vision, hearing and blood testing (complete blood count, lipid profile, complete metabolic panel, HbA1c), EKG (resting or exercise) and pulmonary fitness testing)

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 (how to use CBT)
- 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)

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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.