Pre-Apprentice Electrician and Instrumentation and Controls (E & I) Technician - SGS Company: Tucson Electric Power Location: Springerville, AZ Job Category: Maintenance Position Type: Classified Description Tucson Electric Power, one of Arizona's leading utility companies, is seeking candidates for the position of Pre-Apprentice Electrical & Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Technician at it's power plant facility in Springerville . The Springerville Generating Station operates four coal-fired units north of Springerville - a small town community located near the beautiful White Mountains in northeastern Arizona at an elevation of approximately 7000 feet. This area is noted for it's four seasons and year round activities; including hunting, fishing, snow skiing, hiking, mountain biking and more. Presenting an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy living in a small-town environment, yet within 30 minutes of Sunrise Ski Resort and 3-4 hours from Flagstaff, Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque. This posting will close on April 25, 2018. UNS Energy offers a generous package of salary, benefits and compensation. Our benefits package includes a 401k plan with a generous Company match, a Company sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, please apply on-line; answer any background questions attached and submit a resume enumerating qualifications. Candidates must pass all qualifying tests, interview, background check, drug screen, physical exam; strength and agility. POSITION DESCRIPTION This job classification is an entry level position, which is designed to train the employee to perform all the basic duties and less skilled operations in connection with Apprentice Electrical and Instrumentation and Controls. Under direction of an Electrician or Instrumentation and Controls Journey level worker the employee assists, acquires knowledge and experience, and progressively learns the craft. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, includes at least the following tasks, knowledge and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed in the job class). POSITION-RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Electrical and Instrumentation and Control journey level workers as assigned Perform work alone within the conformance of training and safe work practices Able to take directions and have a willingness to learn Must advance to the formal apprenticeship if recommended Perform duties of progressively increasing importance and complexity Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Become familiar with the basic skills inherent in the Journeyman classification in which they are aligned. Able to safely perform work within their training and ability 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 Provide a high level of customer satisfaction 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 Perform basic math Understand basic electrical theory Effectively communicate both orally and in writing Possess a valid drivers license Work harmoniously with fellow workers and customers Effectively communicate both orally and in writing Ability to work a varying or rotating work schedule NORMAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalent Possession of a valid up-to-date driver license An understanding of electrical theory and basic level math Physical ability to bend, stoop and lift for extended periods of time Ability to work overtime and to travel for out-of-town work Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work harmoniously with fellow workers Ability to work a varying or rotating shift schedule All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct and maintain: Regular and predictable attendance Safety and situational awareness Confidentiality for all matters regarding highly sensitive corporate and employee information

OUTLINE FOR TECHNICAL SKILLS TESTS There will be a three-part testing procedure employed for this position. The first step is a timed Edison Electric Institute (EEI) aptitude test battery followed by a physical skills test and an oral interview. Upon successful completion of the first exam, you will then move into the physical skills stage and then the interview. Each step of the process must be passed in order to progress to the next step. We are giving you a study outline to prepare for both the aptitude written test and the core competency interview. By using this outline, and centralizing your study times in the areas listed below, you should be able to maximize your test results. APTITUDE TEST OUTLINE Assembly Mechanical Concepts Reading Comprehension Mathematical Usage TECHNICAL SKILLS OUTLINE Measurements in fractions Hand tools with bolts & nuts Nuts & bolts exercise Heavy lifting: bag of sorbal wrapped in duct tape Ladder usage ADVANCING FROM PRE-APPRENTICE INTO THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM It is critical for applicants to understand that entering a Pre-Apprentice position is the preliminary stage for the Apprenticeship Program with TEP. Those selected and indentured must pass the first step test, with a score of 85% or greater, or they will be removed from the program. After the first step test after being indentured has been passed, only one 6-month test may be failed and retaken during the remainder of the apprenticeship program. A failure of the retest shall result in termination from the apprenticeship program. Advance standing can be granted based on a review of education and/or work experience. The Generation Apprenticeship Committee (GAC) will make this determination. Advancement will be based on skill not time in the position. Apprentices must complete 100% of the related training required in their program appendix. Each Apprentice is required to spend at least 90 percent of their available time for on-the-job learning during each 6-month step. Apprenticeship Programs have very strict guidelines and the expectation is for the applicant to understand and become familiar with the details of the position. Please refer to the link below for further information regarding apprenticeship guidelines. Refer to part 29 and 30. http://www.dol.gov/dol/cfr/Title_29/Chapter_I.htm CORE COMPETENCY OUTLINE 1. Considers the financial implications for each decision you make 2. Demonstrates an understanding of the cost pressures inherent within our business and is able and willing to take action accordingly 3. Seeks out new learning opportunities as well as sharing, identifying and acting on lessons learned from successes and failures 4. Sincerely, willingly and continuously reaffirms key goals or values 5. Helps detect and resolve team breakdowns resulting from change 6. Learns and develops new skills or behaviors to adapt to constant, sometimes turbulent change 7. Shows a willingness to take calculated risks to accomplish project deliverables 8. Shows flexibility with current procedures to effectively achieve a business result for a customer 9. Improves performance by applying concepts from other situations to a new situation 10.Is determined to succeed and maintains focus in the face of the challenges 11.Be able to discuss the Core Competencies FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE Possesses financial understanding and demonstrates the ability to foster and lead cost efficient initiatives without sacrificing quality or core values DEVELOPS PEOPLE AND SELF Views people, their knowledge, and capabilities as the organizations core assets. Supports the structures and policies that encourage employees to continuously seek improvement. Creates development possibilities for self and others. EFFECTIVELY MANAGES CHANGE Accepts and successfully adapts to change. Helps others adapt and remain effective RESULTS ORIENTED Is willing and able to be competitive and take risks in growing the organizations profitability, while holding self and others accountable. Seeks to accomplish critical tasks with measurable results. Personally strives for excellence in performance by surpassing established standards. Under promises and over delivers.