Maintenance Supervisor | Renewable Energy Generation Apply now » Date: Jan 24, 2025 Location: TEMPE, AZ, US, 85281 Company: APS 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 Maintenance Supervisor | Renewable Energy Generation As the Maintenance Supervisor of Renewable Energy Generation, you will oversee the maintenance and performance of APS's Renewable Generation assets, including Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Micro-grids. You will lead a team of field personnel to execute maintenance programs while developing and maintaining standards to optimize asset performance, reduce lifecycle costs, and uphold safety and ethical practices. Additionally, you will drive program development, stakeholder collaboration, and ensure alignment with regulatory, customer satisfaction, and sustainability goals. Key Skills and Responsibilities Asset Maintenance Oversight: Manage the maintenance and operational performance of renewable generation assets, including Solar, BESS, and Micro-grids. Team Leadership: Supervise and guide field personnel, ensuring the safe and effective execution of maintenance programs. Program Development: Design and implement operations and maintenance standards, processes, and practices to achieve optimal asset performance and lifecycle cost reductions. Project and Contract Management: Oversee contracts, budgets, and renewable maintenance projects to align with departmental and organizational goals. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure operations meet or exceed regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align maintenance efforts with broader sustainability and integrated resource plans. Budget and Resource Management: Develop and monitor budgets to support efficient and cost-effective program execution. Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and improve processes to enhance operational effectiveness and sustainability outcomes. We’re looking for professionals who: + Have a strong background in renewable energy maintenance, particularly in Solar, BESS, and Micro-grids. + Demonstrate experience in leading field teams or supervising maintenance personnel. + Possess a solid understanding of program and project management, including contract and budget oversight. + Are skilled in developing and implementing operations and maintenance standards to optimize asset performance. + Have a proven track record of ensuring regulatory compliance and safety adherence. + Exhibit strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. + Are passionate about sustainability and contributing to renewable energy goals. + Thrive in dynamic environments that require problem-solving and leadership. Join us in driving the future of renewable energy maintenance and sustainability at APS! Minimum Requirements Maintenance Supervisor | Renewable Energy Generation + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Finance or Business from an accredited college or university + Four (4) years of related experience + In lieu of bachelor's degree, a combination of college coursework and/or experience equaling eight (8) years. + Broad and in-depth knowledge of utility operations, construction, metering, safety standards, and local/state/federal regulations. + Demonstrated abilities in the development and implementation of key initiatives, project management, contractor relations, customer service and influencing through direct/in-direct leadership. Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. + Excellent project management, business planning, and negotiating skills. Major Accountabilities + Provides day-to-day oversight of the project/program-related activities through direct/indirect leadership and collaborative team building. + Ensures compliance with any and all program, company and regulatory requirements (including the Accident Prevention Manual and all associated Safety Requirements). + Proactively informs leadership of key issues, concerns and/or opportunities regarding Renewable Generation. + Identifies and/or solicits feedback from stakeholders in order to implement process improvement measures that continually improve project/program efficiencies and stakeholder satisfaction. + Develops and maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders including customers, contractors and any internal employees associated with the program. + Manages budgets to maximize the benefit to customers and the company. + Leads and mentors' direct reports active in project execution, project development, contract management, and initiative development and execution. + Assesses industry standards, practices and other utilities efforts, in order to implement program or policy changes accordingly. + Participates as a company representative in various forums, committees and working groups as it relates to program, department, or company issues. + Develops and maintains technical expertise regarding solar operations and maintenance principles. 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. 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.