Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. 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.
The Plant Director is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of the long- and short-range business objectives. Manages total plant operations, personnel development, financial forecast and budget, and regulatory compliance for Gas & Oil power plant(s). Oversees compliance with environmental regulations, including air, water, solid and hazardous wastes. Plays a key leadership role in business decision-making, problem solving, leadership development and performance management.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
1) Plans, evaluates and recommends strategies, programs, policies and processes for Gas & Oil power plant(s) that align and support the overall business objectives. Directs and coordinates all facets of plant operations including the maintenance and general administration of the plant.
2) Develops and manages a safety program that achieves the lowest possible AIIR, LWIR, SIR and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements.
3) Oversees compliance with environmental regulations. Ensures employees are appropriately trained and manages all activities to assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Ensures the Environmental Management System (EMS) is established and maintained in accordance with the environmental policy and ISO 14001.
4) Oversees and leads the development and implementation of an effective training program for technical and management employees to ensure optimum generation in concert with system requirements to reduce the probability of major equipment failure as measured by production, EAF, EFOR, SOR.
5) Provides sound financial management by ensuring facilities operate and are maintained at the lowest possible O&M and capital cost. Controls budgets and cash flow anticipating resource requirements and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Full authority for the development and management of the units budget.
6) Selects and develops a high performing team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training and development opportunities.
7) Maintains excellent community and participant relations.
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.
APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.
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 success derives from the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate our core values of accountability, safety, integrity, and trust and respect.
At APS, we focus every day on our vision: “Creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.” We will continue to meet the energy needs of our customers with a solid combination of price and service.
