Generation Projects Control Specialist - Gas & Oil - Pinnacle West Capital Corporation : Job Details

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.

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

Generation Projects Control Specialist - Gas & Oil

As a Generation Projects Control Specialist for our Gas & Oil Power Plants, you will be an essential part of our Project Management Organization (PMO), providing critical systems, reporting, and performance tracking support across all capital projects. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet key performance metrics. By delivering valuable insights through trend analysis and project tracking, you will help drive the success of our high-impact capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

* Project Tracking & Reporting: Develop and maintain comprehensive tracking systems for project schedules, costs, and performance metrics, ensuring clear visibility into project progress.

* Budget Management: Monitor project financials, identifying trends, forecasting costs, and ensuring projects remain within budgetary limits.

* Performance Analysis: Provide trending analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps, enabling proactive adjustments.

* Systems Support: Implement and manage project control systems, ensuring they align with PMO standards and facilitate streamlined reporting.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with project managers, finance teams, and key stakeholders to provide data-driven insights that support informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Strong expertise in project control systems and software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, or other PMO tools)

* Experience with capital project budgeting, cost tracking, and performance management

* Proficiency in trend analysis, forecasting, and risk management

* Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex datasets

* Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

If you are energized by dynamic, project-driven environments, have a a passion for project controls, project management, or creating accurate and detailed reports for capital projects, we invite you join us and help make Arizona's future bright!

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

* Associate degree (2 years) in Finance, Business, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in Finance and/or directly related Business positions.

OR

* In lieu of Associates degree, a combination of college coursework and finance and/or directly related business experience equaling seven (7) years.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, or Qualifications:

* Finance and/or Project Management experience.

* Knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Controls Principles.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Major Accountabilities

1) Provides for the oversight and closeout of projects not assigned to a Project Manager and projects completed using non-capital funding that are later deemed to be Capital projects.

Oversight responsibilities include coordinating with internal or external customers including plant personnel (if applicable), the Finance and Business Office (FBO) and the entering and updating of project information into the Enterprise Project Management System (EPMS).

2) Develops work orders for Capital projects for the next calendar year which includes but is not limited to: preparing reports to summarize each project for FBO, utilizing the Maximo work management system to create work orders, establishing all accounting system set up for each project and ensuring the accuracy of account charging information.

3) Monitors and tracks project schedules and cost performance. Confirms project milestone completion by utilizing reports within EPMS. Works with project managers, management, accounting, plant personnel (if applicable) or other stakeholders when project is off track and there are milestone delays to ensure project continues to move forward to completion.

4) Coordinates with FBO, project managers and PMO management team to manage monthly accrual and variance process and reporting.

5) Prepares weekly project closeout report which monitors the timely closeout process for all Capital projects. Prepares other project reports as required (e.g., stage gate, accrual process, variance, cash flow, forecasting, and budget).

6) Performs cost data analysis and development. Develops and manages reports and tools used to monitor and analyze project financial trends.

7) Prepares appropriate documentation for capital budget items requiring Owner approval (for coal plants).

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).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Flex Role:

This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic set up are present. Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work, but the ultimate decision is the company's. Employees will have two options to choose from:

* APS office based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.

* Home based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from his/her home.

* Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.

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