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Get Access To All JobsDate: Jun 22, 2026
Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021-1808
Company: APS
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
APS is looking for a BA Operator Trainee to join their ECC team! The Balancing Authority is responsible for maintaining generation-load-frequency control, ensuring accurate transmission scheduling and participating in the Energy Imbalance Market.
We would like to speak with you if you have:
- Experience operating a Balancing Authority and making real-time control decisions to maintain system reliability within design limits.
- Knowledge of FERC, NERC, and WECC policies, and a proven track record of adhering to regulatory procedures in power system operations.
- Authority and confidence to initiate emergency load reduction when energy resources fall short of demand, ensuring grid stability under pressure.
- Expertise in monitoring generation and reserves, and ensuring compliance with interconnected system agreements and power pool criteria.
- Strong communication and coordination skills with system marketers, especially around unit commitment, plant status, and Energy Imbalance Market operations.
The ECC BA Operator Trainee is expected to complete qualifications within assigned time frames.
- This position works on rotating 12 hours shifts
Minimum Requirements
- High school/GED and four (4) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work OR BS/BA/AA in related technical field or operations/business management and two (2) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work management
- Ability to obtain the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) certification within six (6) months of hire and to complete all continuing education as required by NERC and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC).
- Continue educational and professional development beyond the level of basis (entry level) training.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
- Two years' experience as a NERC certified operator within the WECC.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry; demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills; PC literate.
Major Accountabilities
1) Analyze conditions; take control action to operate the APS Balancing Authority within design limits.
2) To follow all FERC, NERC and WECC operating policies and procedures.
3) Exercise full authority to implement emergency load reduction when energy resources cannot meet load requirements.
4) Continually monitor on-line generation to ensure required system operating reserves; and ensure the interconnected system and associated power pool operating agreements, criteria and guidelines are met.
5) Interface with system marketers to ensure proper communications with regard to power plant status and generating unit commitment, and Energy Imbalance Market activities.
6) Provide complete and accurate documentation of all system events, problems, transactions, commitments, and communications relating to real time system operations, generation and scheduling of APS and interconnected system energy resources. Documentation is for management, state and federal regulatory review.
7) Update available transmission postings, process requests for transmission service, and implement transmission and energy interchange schedules in computer.
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.
CIP Requirement:
This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.
Location-Based Role:
This position requires employees to work at the (Location), with some flexibility. Flexibility will be determined with the hires employee and leadership, but the ultimate decision is the company's.
Testing Information
Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE.
A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered.
A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.
E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information.
Job Segment: Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Power Systems, Nuclear, Energy
Date: Jun 22, 2026
Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021-1808
Company: APS
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
APS is looking for a BA Operator Trainee to join their ECC team! The Balancing Authority is responsible for maintaining generation-load-frequency control, ensuring accurate transmission scheduling and participating in the Energy Imbalance Market.
We would like to speak with you if you have:
- Experience operating a Balancing Authority and making real-time control decisions to maintain system reliability within design limits.
- Knowledge of FERC, NERC, and WECC policies, and a proven track record of adhering to regulatory procedures in power system operations.
- Authority and confidence to initiate emergency load reduction when energy resources fall short of demand, ensuring grid stability under pressure.
- Expertise in monitoring generation and reserves, and ensuring compliance with interconnected system agreements and power pool criteria.
- Strong communication and coordination skills with system marketers, especially around unit commitment, plant status, and Energy Imbalance Market operations.
The ECC BA Operator Trainee is expected to complete qualifications within assigned time frames.
- This position works on rotating 12 hours shifts
Minimum Requirements
- High school/GED and four (4) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work OR BS/BA/AA in related technical field or operations/business management and two (2) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work management
- Ability to obtain the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) certification within six (6) months of hire and to complete all continuing education as required by NERC and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC).
- Continue educational and professional development beyond the level of basis (entry level) training.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
- Two years' experience as a NERC certified operator within the WECC.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry; demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills; PC literate.
Major Accountabilities
1) Analyze conditions; take control action to operate the APS Balancing Authority within design limits.
2) To follow all FERC, NERC and WECC operating policies and procedures.
3) Exercise full authority to implement emergency load reduction when energy resources cannot meet load requirements.
4) Continually monitor on-line generation to ensure required system operating reserves; and ensure the interconnected system and associated power pool operating agreements, criteria and guidelines are met.
5) Interface with system marketers to ensure proper communications with regard to power plant status and generating unit commitment, and Energy Imbalance Market activities.
6) Provide complete and accurate documentation of all system events, problems, transactions, commitments, and communications relating to real time system operations, generation and scheduling of APS and interconnected system energy resources. Documentation is for management, state and federal regulatory review.
7) Update available transmission postings, process requests for transmission service, and implement transmission and energy interchange schedules in computer.
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.
CIP Requirement:
This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.
Location-Based Role:
This position requires employees to work at the (Location), with some flexibility. Flexibility will be determined with the hires employee and leadership, but the ultimate decision is the company's.
Testing Information
Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE.
A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered.
A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.
E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information.
Job Segment: Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Power Systems, Nuclear, Energy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Business Analyst Intern
Start with CPT or OPT, not H-1B
Most Business Analyst Intern roles are filled under CPT or OPT authorization, not direct H-1B sponsorship. Secure your internship through existing work authorization first, then negotiate full-time conversion with sponsorship built into the offer.
Target employers with a history of analyst sponsorship
Companies that regularly sponsor full-time Business Analyst roles are your best bet for internship-to-sponsorship pipelines. Check DOL LCA disclosure data to confirm whether a company has filed for analyst positions before applying.
Frame your degree field precisely in applications
H-1B sponsorship for Business Analyst roles requires a specialty occupation match. Degrees in information systems, computer science, economics, or statistics align more cleanly than general business degrees, so lead with your specific field when applying.
Ask about conversion timelines before accepting an offer
Before signing an internship offer, ask directly whether the company sponsors full-time hires and at what stage in the hiring cycle. Knowing this upfront prevents you from burning OPT months on a role with no sponsorship path.
Document your project contributions quantitatively
Strong H-1B petitions for analyst roles depend on demonstrating specialized work. Track the business impact of your internship projects with measurable outcomes, as this documentation supports your employer's case for specialty occupation status when filing.
Apply early in the internship recruiting cycle
Employers who sponsor visas often recruit Business Analyst Interns six to nine months in advance. Late applications reduce your chances of landing roles at companies with structured sponsorship programs, which tend to fill their intern pipelines early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Business Analyst Intern role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but it depends on how the role is structured. The H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation, meaning the position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like information systems, finance, or statistics. Internships framed as general support work are harder to sponsor than those tied to a defined analytical function with degree requirements baked into the job description.
What visa options cover a Business Analyst Internship while I'm still in school?
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is the most common option for students actively enrolled in a degree program, as it allows paid internships directly related to your field of study. Optional Practical Training (OPT) can cover an internship after graduation, giving you 12 months of work authorization, extendable to 36 months for STEM-designated programs like data analytics or computer science.
How likely is it that a Business Analyst Internship converts to a sponsored full-time role?
Conversion rates vary significantly by employer. Large technology and consulting firms, such as Deloitte, Accenture, or Amazon, have established sponsorship pipelines and regularly convert interns to sponsored full-time analyst roles. Smaller companies may not have the infrastructure or willingness to navigate the H-1B process. Targeting companies with documented LCA filings for analyst roles gives you the strongest odds of conversion.
Does my degree field affect whether I qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a Business Analyst?
It does. USCIS scrutinizes Business Analyst petitions more closely than purely technical roles because the occupation spans multiple degree disciplines. Degrees in management information systems, applied mathematics, economics, or computer science are most defensible. A general business administration degree without a specialized concentration can make the specialty occupation argument harder for your employer to win, though it is not automatically disqualifying.
Where can I find Business Analyst Intern roles where employers are open to sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters for employers open to visa sponsorship, including internship roles with OPT and CPT authorization. Browsing Business Analyst Intern listings on Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies already familiar with the sponsorship process, which saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the hiring process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Business Analyst Intern jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.