Arizona Public Service (APS) Employer Reviews

A typical day started at 715 and it ended at 400. I needed more people interaction,

Prepares reviews, develops, and modifies complex electrical designs as it pertains to SCADA and Telecommunications systems. Supports project planning, feasibility and scopes. Major accountabilities are creating and revising control system documentation develops engineering design change packages which are technically sound, and within budgeted cost – more... and schedule. – less

This was a contract assignment for APS.

The contract has ended.

APS was the first Solar Job I had. Have been working for APS for 10 years before moving to California to join Amonix team. Loved every moment with the company. The company had great benefits. I learned almost everything i know about solar energy from APS. Was able to work in a R&D environment as well as building solar power plants.

Challenging work environment, which I loved to work.
Learnt new technologies

I was hired to manage a new program in the Law Department. I replaced two employees. The software I was hired to manage NEVER worked. It reflected on me. My "manager" had made so many changes to the software package that it could not function properly. I was blamed. My manager was a bully; she was incompetent as well. She changed my work and attempted – more... to deride me and berate me at every opportunity. I was "laid off" after taking short term disability for surgery. I also complained about her (I was not the first), and was treated with the usual corporate BS you expect. Lots of incompetent employees overpaid to do work they don't understand. That's APS (Pinnacle West). – less

Typical day would be arriving at work greeting employees, perform safety review, plan day out and then to the office to review emails. I would also reach out to business units for feedback to improve warehouse service to their needs. What I've learned is it is extremely important to know your people in/out. Working with manangement is as expected following – more... policies and procedures. Meet with crossfunctional teams to ensure all networks are operating at its potential. The hardest part about the job was creating behavioral change. We all want change immedately when at hand but getting others to buy in is tough when they have done it for 40 years. The most enjoyable part of my job was the personal goals set and acheived as well as the work with on all my employees. – less

A typical workday was taking inbound calls from members starting and stopping their electric service.

Management was great, i liked everyone.

My co-workers and I got along so well when one person needed help on anything we all worked togetther to get the job done.

The hardest part of my job were the deadlines, but i am very competitive so I was always – more... able to get it done.

The most enjoyable part of my job is was my teammates. – less

i have a lot of experience of translating the languages management skill,i have learned computer skills ,and food service skills

Receiving 85 to 100 calls involving starting new services, reviewing billing isues, disconnecting services,managing escalated calls, and sometimes having that one customer that reminds you why you are in the services industry. Also dealing with customer who have lost there jobs services being disconnected and have no means of paying there bills would – more... be the most difficult part of the job. – less

This once was a good company with a large family feel to it. Then we started a management change.(they call themselves management but they don't manage). We started to get rejects from other companies such as American Express and Gatorade that have no idea how to run a power company. They promote people that don't have the experience they should have – more... . They don't have what it takes to plan work but know how to manipulate numbers. This is where I learned if you don't belong in a position they promote you. The most enjoyable part is my coworkers after all we are in the same boat . – less

This once was a good company with a large family feel to it. Then we started a management change.(they call themselves management but they don't manage). We started to get rejects from other companies such as American Express and Gatorade that have no idea how to run a power company. They promote people that don't have the experience they should have – more... . They don't have what it takes to plan work but know how to manipulate numbers. This is where I learned if you don't belong in a position they promote you. The most enjoyable part is my coworkers after all we are in the same boat . – less

For the last 3 years, this place is a mess in IT. Management has been shuffled into areas they know nothing about and morale is about as low as can be. Run, don't walk away!!

I learned good work habits and knew things little bit of painting. I was also sorrounded with good working hard individuals who wanted to work and learn knew things

Everyday after school the kids have so many stories to tell . I love to sit and listen some times there funny some times there sad. I try my best to help them with homework if i understand how to do it.

Very political, hard to advance. Some good values, excellent safety values.

No complaints. I loved customer service and the company did everything they could to make sure the position was enjoyable

APS is a company that has a predictable economic income stream, operates the largest nuclear facility in the United States, and is a strong community partner in this area of Arizona. Employees have a lot of vacation and structure.

The hardest part about my job was poor management, too many chiefs and not enough Indians. The most enjoyable part about my job was being able to assist friendly customers with their needs.

APS is a great company to work have a career. The organization cares a lot about their employees. It is a low stress environment and projects have long deadlines.