Sr Fleet Specialist

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.

The Fleet Specialist Sr is responsible for the design, build, and acquisition of APS fleet equipment. This position will procure new vehicles ranging from pickup trucks to complex service body trucks. This position will meet and review specifications with business unit partners and vendors to build relationships and set vehicle standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Automotive, Business, Accounting, Computer Science or other job-related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years experience in transportation, automotive, business, accounting, computer science or other directly related field.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience equaling six (6) years experience in transportation, automotive, business, accounting, computer science or other directly related discipline.
  

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Equipment and vehicle acquisition background. Knowledge of specialty vehicle design and up-fitting.
• Knowledge of industry standards, multi-state regulations, restrictions and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance (e.g. weight/height restrictions, loads, axles, electronic brakes).
• Project management skills. Planning, organizational and forecasting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple projects and shifting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, business process, negotiating and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail.
• Experience in transportation related business processes. Knowledge of vehicle assembly subsystems and parts.
  

Nuclear requirement:

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities. These are conditions of employment at PVNGS.

1) Manages the full life cycle for specialized utility work vehicles and equipment (e.g. forklifts, utility vehicles, pole trailers, sludge trailers, dump trailers, trouble trucks). Identifies equipment and replacement vehicles by working with vendors to develop specifications. Procures equipment. Coordinates and processes end-of-life vehicle disposals after appropriate method of disposal is determined by garage (e.g. donation, salvage, scrap, repurpose). Tracks process during vehicle manufacture and assembly, and performs on-site inspections to ensure accuracy. Receives delivery of final vehicle from manufacturer, performs new vehicle "get ready", and trains operators as required.

2) Ensures compliance to all company policies and procedures as well as State and Federal regulations including DOT, OSHA, ANSI, etc.

3) Serves as primary contact with Business Unit partners and suppliers to ensure a continuous flow of quality vehicles and services to meet or exceed service levels at the lowest total cost.

4) Develops detailed specifications for complex vehicle and equipment (e.g. series 16-22 vehicles, condors) in partnership with vendor, department leader and engineer. Ensures adherence to standards, pricing, manufacturer and regulatory compliance. Understands implications of modifications.

5) Conducts research and analysis including budget, cost management, replacement schedules and compliance reporting. Controls cost of operation by establishing pricing at or below retails rates and ensures overall transportation budget nets to zero.

6) Participates in defect analysis to determine root cause, areas of risk, change requirements and full extent of condition.

7) Builds strong working relationship with vendors and negotiates expedited dates and prices, by preparing vendor bids, evaluating quotes, assisting in determining bid awards, managing invoice discrepancies and adherence to contracts, working through change orders, and making recommendations to management. Ensures vendor designs and changes are properly managed.

8) Processes routine purchase orders, contracts and procurement card transactions.

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).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid:Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.