General Plant Worker-Environmental

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.

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.

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Date Posted: 12.11.2025

Date Expires: 12.25.2025

Testing Date: Week of January 5, 2026 (You will be notified of the time)

Interview Date: Week of January 12, 2026 (You will be notified of the time)

Please complete the online application. If you have any questions, contact Alaina Ciriello at Alaina.Ciriello@tep.com

A vacancy exists for the position of General Plant Worker - Environmental. Please see the attached job description and outline for the interview.

Normal Minimum Requirements:

Basic computer skills (email, data entry, basic reporting)

Ability to use hand tools and basic equipment

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized

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

*PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, a Resume must be submitted, enumerating qualifications and skills.

We are providing a study outline to prepare for both the technical skills exam and the core competency interview. The outline is designed to maximize test results by centralizing study times in the areas listed belo

Written Technical Test
The technical exam is a multiple choice test that evaluates the applicant's knowledge of the following categories:
*Basic Environmental Processes
*Personal Protective Equipment
*Basic General Safety Rules
*Basic Algebra
*OSHA Regulations: Employee and employer responsibilities

Applicants will be scheduled to take the exam at a designated location. Applicants must score an 85% or higher to proceed to the next evaluation.
Behavioral Based Interview The interview is a behavioral based interview incorporating our Core Competencies. In this process we believe that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior and more recent behavior 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. This type of interview is different than those that you may have taken in the past.

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 organization's 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 organization's 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."

Position Description:

This employee possesses the ability to learn the required duties, the required safety awareness for their skill level and the physical coordination necessary to use tools and equipment.

This employee's work may be directed by a supervisor 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. This employee will maintain a 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.

An employee must be physically capable of performing the assigned job tasks, including but not limited to climbing and descending ladders and stairs, working in elevated situations, working in an environment typical of a coal-fired power plant, wearing protective clothing devices, responding calmly in emergency situations, operating motorized equipment and must have the ability to pass a job-related training course.

Position-Related Responsibilities (this list is not all-inclusive):

• Assist personnel in the assigned department to complete daily tasks.

• Must complete all applicable training requirements.

• Perform assigned work alone or with others in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices, procedures, and safe work practices.

• Able to take directions and have a willingness to learn.

• An employee who is in this entry level position is expected to perform all the basic duties and less skilled operations performed by personnel in the section to which he/she is assigned; under supervision, performs all duties associated with waste and/or chemical handling; performs general housekeeping duties on the site; possesses the ability to learn the required duties for power plant operations, maintenance and shift work; possess the ability to drive vehicles; and possesses the physical coordination necessary to use tools and equipment.

• May be required to operate equipment including, but not limited to forklifts, small trucks, and other equipment for which they have been trained.

• Helps to manage the proper handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with all policies and procedures.

• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

• Other duties assigned in laborer-type functions.

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

• This is a safety sensitive position.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (this list is not all-inclusive):

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, including speaking and describing safety/maintenance requirements.

• Have basic understanding and comply with all safety rules and regulations.

• Able to work with people in a team environment and harmoniously with fellow coworkers.

• Ability to be flexible and prioritize multiple project assignments or tasks.

• Must complete all applicable training requirements.

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

• Ability to read, write legibly, distinguish color codes, make basic mathematical computations, read non-technical sketches and to operate job-related office machines.

• Maintain a high level of awareness of environmental considerations that impact them, their jobs, and the Company to the level of their knowledge, training, and experience.

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

Pay Rate: $21.85

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

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