Manager Engineering Transmission & Distribution

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Date: Apr 18, 2024

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021-1808

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

The Manager of Engineering Transmission & Distribution directs professional engineering work for various operations of the transmission and distribution (T&D) system. Directs engineering studies, planning, designs, budgeting, scheduling, and economic evaluations to ensure efficient performance of the power grid. Recommends and oversee the study of new technologies to enhance and improve overall power grid performance. Leads and develops individuals and teams by using people management processes and tools that involve staffing, training, supervising, coaching, and performance management to achieve optimal performance. Manager of Engineering and teams are engaged at the forefront of evolving technologies and methodologies in their respective areas. This includes partnerships with other business units and industry partners.

Manager of Engineering is responsible for oversight of the following engineering functional areas: standards, protection, controls, automation, metering, asset health management, and reliability metric reporting. Manager of Engineering and functional area representatives provide real-time support to engineering, management, field, and operations personnel

Minimum Requirements

• A four-year Bachelors degree in engineering or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) plus eight (8) years of experience in engineering positions.

• Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role involving the planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the work and performance of subordinates.

  Approved Engineering degrees:

• Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, Structural.

• A four-year bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered an automatic equivalent for a B.S. degree in Engineering.

• A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by the Engineering Career Path Review Board to determine equivalency level.

  Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer registration.

• Detailed technical knowledge of transmission, distribution, and/or generation engineering, operations, and/or maintenance.

• Work experience with the applicable engineering functional areas.

• Experience developing data analytical tools including PowerBI and Direxyon tool.

• Working knowledge of environmental requirements, OSHA, information technology, and labor regulatory/contract requirements relative to the operation of a T&D system.

• Effective communication demonstrated through written communications and presentations skills.

• Strong process improvement and business focus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.

Major Accountabilities

1) Optimizes transmission and distribution (T&D) engineering functions by directing engineering and professional support staff to provide high-quality, consistent engineering deliverables.

2) Directs department administration, budgeting and contracting functions; integrates with company/plant engineering, accounting, regulatory agencies and corporate relations.

3) Maintains a high awareness and understanding of business improvement opportunities and technology trends.

4) Selects and develops a high performing, highly skilled team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training and developmental opportunities.

5) Identifies and responds to operational problems and issues and provide engineering and project management support to identify research, develop, and implement solutions, and provide support and advice to management.

6) Prepares, recommends and oversees development of operating budgets. Monitors spending for adherence to budget; plans, develops and recommends plans to address variances.

7) Plans and manages capital programs and budgets; integrates with company budget targets and goals; ensures reliable communication with company management through effective cost and schedule control.

8) Position is flex-based. On-site attendance in Phoenix, AZ is expected on a regular basis.

9) Overnight travel is expected to support conference attendance, remote dock engagement, and field visits.

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.

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.