Construction/Maintenance Planner

Date: Jan 30, 2026

Location: FLAGSTAFF, AZ, US, 86004

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

As a Construction/Maintenance Planner at APS, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of construction and maintenance projects that support communities across Arizona. You’ll work closely with customers, field crews, and internal partners to plan, coordinate, and prepare projects that strengthen our energy system.

What your day would be like

- Coordinate materials, equipment, and workforce resources to support successful construction and maintenance projects.

- Serve as the project leader for multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring alignment, communication, and follow‑through.

- Perform simple job designs and support more complex design work to prepare accurate and complete project plans.

- Partner with customers and internal teams to address project needs and maintain positive customer experiences.

- Conduct facility inspections to ensure work meets APS standards and supports long‑term system safety and reliability.

Who we’re looking for

- Experience supporting construction, maintenance, or operational projects with strong planning and organizational skills.

- Ability to interpret technical information and contribute to both simple and complex project design.

- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills with a focus on customer service and operational excellence.

- Individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and can manage multiple priorities with accountability and teamwork.

- Flagstaff location

(Note: The majority of the job duties are field activities performed out of doors at various project sites.)

Minimum Requirements

- High school degree/GED and two (2) years Journeyman electrician experience

- OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or an equivalent discipline and two (2) years experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or related industry

- OR high school degree/GED and seven (7) years equivalent combination of education and experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or related industry.

- Some positions may require experience with rubber glove (RG) practices.

- Working knowledge of company policies and procedures, environmental regulations, Labor agreement, APS Construction Standards, Accident Prevention Manual and OSHA standards.

- Good communications and interpersonal skills.

Major Accountabilities

1) Serve as liaison with customers (internal/external) on various projects to ensure customer requirements and expectations are accurately understood / communicated and met in a timely manner.

2) Coordinate resources for construction projects to ensure fully staffed, multiple crews are always available. Track budget expenditures of contract.

3) Order project materials from stock, allowing a two to three day lead time for delivery to project site, so materials are available to the crew for scheduled work.

4) May oversee the activities of the garage to ensure all inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule. Maintain efficient vehicle records.

5) Perform design duties for simple construction/maintenance projects and provide cost estimates for time and materials. Assist Designers and other Project Leaders to develop plans on complex design projects.

6) May assure that the sub-transmission and distribution systems are operated in a safe, efficient, and economical manner, adhering to safety and good operating procedures as Duty Supervisor during 24 hour call out for restoration of electric service including storms and other emergencies.

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

8) May serve as primary contact for the Division on environmental issues, hazardous materials communication, hazardous waste processing, industrial hygiene, water quality and PCB processing; train employees and track training attendance; keep files current on material safety data sheets, inventories, waste shipment and keep abreast of new and current regulations that affect APS facilities and employees.

9) May perform trench and panel inspection per specification requirements. May perform rotation after hours duty supervisor. May coordinate the warehouse and hauling activities to ensure that materials are stocked and delivered in an efficient and timely manner. May coordinate the tree trimming, garage, hauling and warehouse personnel to maximize efficiency and track expenditures for all functions. May coordinate maintenance of facilities and new construction projects; coordinate maintenance orders and non-revenue Work Authorizations (WAs).

10) Promote safety awareness and accident reductions through safety meetings, tailboards and implementation of safe work procedures and practices.

11) Perform inspections per specification requirements or oversee the activities to ensure all inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule. Maintain department documents.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Flagstaff

Nearest Secondary Market: Sedona

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