Enterprise Risk Management Summer Intern

APS Palo Verde is looking for a Enterprise Risk Management Summer Intern to join their team in Tonopah, AZ.

The APS Enterprise Risk Management Summer Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and work on the companies Enterprise Risk Management program, including identification and implementation of improvements in the process.

This position will have the opportunity to interact with stakeholders across multiple departments including, APS CHQ and Palo Verde business groups. Responsibilities are not limited to but may include the following:

Analysis of existing Enterprise Risk Management process and register to identify modernization opportunities and improvements.

Design and develop desired outcomes (i.e. indicators and metrics) for the Enterprise Risk Management process.

Build the business case for suggested improvements to the Enterprise Risk Management Process.

Collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to gain alignment and approval of the desired changes to the Enterprise Risk Management process.

Implement the desired Enterprise Risk Management changes to improve the program.

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The Palo Verde Summer internship is a paid 10-week program, starting in May, ending in July. During the 10 weeks at Palo Verde, you will be equipped with the tools needed to thrive and be challenged with meaningful individual and group projects. You will get support from leaders who will help you succeed.

Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in a New Hire Orientation, Professional Development opportunities and company tours to learn more about Palo Verde and Arizona Public Service. Qualified students will receive housing during the program, if an in-person internship.

At APS, we embrace the title intern and provide you with unique opportunities to make an impact on our business, apply today!

Program Features and Benefits

Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying business education to short term projects

Exposure and opportunities to meet with members of our Senior Leadership Team and learn about their personal experiences

In-depth education on our organization, our industry and how energy companies make money

A comprehensive understanding of the energy industry and real insight into the variety of career tracks that are available within many utility organization

A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your prospective internship(s)

The chance to shadow professionals in a variety of disciplines throughout the department

Professional and personal development activities and ongoing feedback and coaching on performance

Networking events with peers and members of our management team

Presentation of your summer project results to our  Senior Leadership Team and the opportunity to gain insightful feedback regarding your achievements

Minimum Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate program as a Business or Risk Management, a related field. or a graduate MBA or MIS program
• Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

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. This is a condition of employment at PVNGS. Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing policy guide are applicable to all PVNGS employees.

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.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and knowledge / education / experience in Information Services business applications.

Major Accountabilities

1) Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs. May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations and studies.

2) Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews. Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.

3) Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.

4) Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.

5) Performs other related duties as required.