Power Production Specialist Trainee

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

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Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

- Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.

- Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.

- Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Job Description - Power Production Specialist Trainee

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Starting pay for this position is $28.55 per hour.

Date Posted: August 25, 2025

Date Expires: September 8, 2025

Testing Date: To be determined

Interview Date: To be determined

Candidates selected for testing will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on the application as notification of the scheduled date and time of the testing session. Dates are subject to change based on business needs, weather and unforeseen circumstances

Please complete the online application on the company Intranet under My HR, for internal candidates, and www.tep.com under the careers tab, for external candidates.

Normal Minimum Requirements

- Must have three (3) years of utility or relevant industrial experience

- Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

- Must possess a valid up-to-date driver’s license

- Ability to perform basic math calculations

- Must have physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop and lift for extended periods of time

- Shift work required

- PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, a resume must be submitted

There will be a three-part testing procedure required for this position. The first step is a timed Edison Electric Institute (EEI) aptitude test battery or proof of full completion of the EEI testing, followed by a written technical skills test and a technical/behavioral based interview. Each step of the process must be passed in order to progress to the next step.

We are providing a study outline to prepare for the aptitude testing, written testing, and the technical/behavioral based interview. The outline is designed to maximize test results by centralizing study time in the areas listed below:

Aptitude Test Outline

- - Assembly

- Mechanical Concepts

- Reading Comprehension

- Mathematical Usage

Technical Skills Written Test Outline

Working knowledge of the following functions, operations, and systems:

- - Function of a Power Plant

- Basic mathematics

- Power Plant Equipment

- Basic Electricity

- Emergency Conditions, Safety, and Hazards Inherent in Power Plants

Working knowledge of the following:

- - Basic Power Plant Operations

- Energy Conversion

- Power Generation

- Electrical Systems and Equipment

- Thermodynamics

Technical/Behavioral Based Interview

The interview is a technical/behavioral based interview incorporating technical knowledge, skills, and abilities, with our Core Competencies. In this process, we believe that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior and behavior that is more recent is a better predictor of future behavior than older behavior, and that long-standing trends are better predictors of behavior than isolated incidents. We therefore have patterned the questions during the interview to solicit behavior patterns that indicate with high predictability whether the candidate can perform the job as required and ascertain an understanding of the applicant's technical knowledge. This type of interview is different from those that you may have taken in the past.

Position Description:

The Power Production Specialist Trainee (Probationary) is a classification for the purpose of providing employee training. Employee must be able to obtain the PPS II position within 1 year. The employee is expected to perform all the basic and less skilled duties in connection with operations and maintenance performed by personnel in the section to which he/she is assigned. This employee must possess the ability to learn the required duties and the physical coordination necessary to perform his/her duties. The training involves strict examining and satisfactory progress is required.

This employee’s work may be directed by supervisors or other employees in a higher classification. He/she may be required to perform work as an individual. The work which is performed as an individual will be in conformance with training and safe work practices.

Position-Related Responsibilities:

¨ Assist personnel in the department they are assigned to complete daily tasks

¨ Perform work alone within the conformance of training and safe work practices

¨ Able to take directions and have a willingness to learn

¨ Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures

¨ Able to safely perform work within their training and ability

¨ Performs other duties as assigned

¨ Must pass training required to advance to Power Production Specialist II

¨ This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

¨ Requires the ability to obtain and maintain CIP certification.

¨ This is a safety sensitive position.

¨ Support and communicate Operational Excellence goals, objectives, vision and values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

¨ Become familiar with the basic skills inherent in the classification in which they are aligned

¨ Must be able to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.

¨ Able to work overtime as needed.

¨ Able to work in an industrial environment.

¨ Possess the ability to learn the required duties and the physical coordination necessary to use tools and equipment associated with his/her work area

¨ Have basic understanding and comply with all TEP safety rules and regulations

¨ Must demonstrate aptitude and familiarity with the principles of electricity, mechanics and physics, as related to the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the generation of electrical energy

¨ Maintain high level of awareness and responsibility for environmental considerations that impact them, their jobs and the company to the level of their knowledge, training and experience.

¨ Effectively communicate both orally and in writing

¨ Possess a valid driver’s license

¨ Work harmoniously with fellow workers and customers

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

- Training curriculums may vary based on business needs. Training Progress Reviews will be held with the employee and the employee will have an opportunity to comment with regard to training issues.

Pay Rate: $28.55

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.