Energy OPT Jobs in Arizona

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location: WICKENBURG, AZ, US, 85390-2459

Company: APS

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

The Supervisor Construction Maintenance leads teams responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution systems that serve both new and existing customers. This role helps ensure safe, reliable power delivery by coordinating field crews and support teams to keep infrastructure operating efficiently.

What Your Day Would Be Like

• Lead and support crews responsible for overhead and underground electric distribution construction and maintenance work.
• Coordinate field operations to help ensure customers receive safe, reliable electric service.
• Partner with crews, service personnel, and operational support teams to deliver projects and respond to customer needs.
• Prioritize work activities and resources to support both new customer connections and ongoing system reliability.
• Foster a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability across multiple work groups.
• Help remove obstacles and provide direction so teams can successfully meet operational goals.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting or leading construction, maintenance, or utility operations teams.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems and related field operations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews, resources, and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on collaboration and team success.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and reliable customer service.
• Ability to make informed decisions and support employees in achieving shared goals.

Must reside within the geographic area (defined as a 45-minute commute of Wickenburg) and be available to travel throughout the service area and oversee emergency response activities during nights, weekends, and other off-hours as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field plus three (3) years' experience in the design, engineering, construction, operations, and/or maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical facilities, power plants or related energy or construction industries.
• In lieu of a Bachelors degree, four-year electrical apprenticeship program Journeyman experience, plus three (3) years' experience in the design, engineering, construction, operations, and/or maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical facilities, power plants or related energy or construction industries.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, an equivalent combination of seven (7) years education and working experience in design, engineering, construction, operations, and/or maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical facilities, power plants or related energy or construction industries.
• Must live within the assigned geographic area (Wickenburg) with the ability to commute to work sites of service area and ability/availability to oversee emergent work during nights and weekends.

Preferred Special Skill, Knowledge, or Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and effective interpersonal skills.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of utility operations, construction, safety standards, IBEW contract and local/state/federal regulations.
• Excellent project management, business planning, and negotiating skills.

Major Accountabilities

1) Coordinate line crews and servicemen to ensure that fully staffed crews are always available. Provide timely completion of construction through effective time management, cooperation with internal and external customers, and maintenance of adequate resources.

2) Ensure minimal customer outage through implementation of proper operating and restoration procedures.

3) Control construction costs to within budget by scheduling resources to maximize productivity without sacrificing customer service.

4) Resolve differences by encouraging and practicing open communication and accurate interpretation of company policies and labor agreements.

5) Maintain effective vehicle and equipment fleets and ensure systematic and efficient maintenance programs.

6) Promote safety awareness and accident reductions through safety meetings, tailboard sessions, and implementation of safe work procedures/practices.

7) Support emergent restoration efforts and after hour duty responsibilities and union crews as needed.

8) May participate on local community boards, join in local council meetings, and lead or participate in community seasonal events.

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.

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.

Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.

Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Must reside within the geographic area (defined as a 45-minute commute of Wickenburg) and be available to travel throughout the service area and oversee emergency response activities during nights, weekends, and other off-hours as needed.

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