Supervisor Renewable Operations Center | Generation

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

Supervisor, Renewable Operations Center II Generation

As the Renewable Operations Center Supervisor in our Generation team, you will lead the day-to-day activities of your team, establish priorities for team activities and project completion, and ensure proper coordination for optimum reliability, availability, safety, efficiency and effectiveness. You and your team will work with a diverse portfolio of renewable generating facilities (including Solar, Energy Storage, and Micro-grid installations) within a 24/7 control center. You will coordinate emergency responses with other business units and external agencies and communicate company policy information and requirements to ensure operational decisions are in compliance. This role works in a high stress environment where decisions directly impact personnel safety and equipment reliability.

If you have a passion for renewable energy, thrive in a high stress environment, and make safety a top priority, we invite you to join our team. Apply today and contribute to the success of our Renewable Operations team in Generation.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• A four-year Bachelors degree in an applicable technology area

• Electric power, Electronics, Mechanics or Hydraulics from an accredited college or university

In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience in solar and/or generation plant maintenance, construction and/or operations equaling eight (8) years.

PLUS four (4) years demonstrated experience in operations, maintenance and/or other job related experience.

Ability to work rotating shifts.

Knowledge of communication equipment.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience.
• Possess ability to implement strategic direction related to all aspects of renewable operations and reporting.

Major Accountabilities

• Oversees the daily operation of the Renewable Operations Center (ROC) and operators. Resolves operational or technical issues within the unit.
• Partners across disciplines within Operations, Engineering, Planning, Training and Compliance to ensure appropriate technical support, tools and actions are being provided to support renewable reliability and system stability.
• Supports shift operators to ensure timely and accurate communications flow from the Renewable Operations Center to management and inter-company departments.
• Selects and develops a high performing team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training and developmental opportunities.
• Oversee in providing training to Renewable Operators in all areas of system operations. Assist in providing training assessments and evaluations.
• Monitors expenditures of unit or area of responsibility ensuring prudent use of company money and resources.

LAST REVISION DATE:1/24/2022

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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