Apprentice, E&I Journeyman (Gas & Oil Power Plants)

Union, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 states largest and longest-serving energy provider our more than 6000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886 APS hasdemonstrateda strong commitment to our customers in one of thecountriesfastest growing states earning a reputation for customer satisfaction shareholder value operationalexcellenceand business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company whodemonstratethe principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

APS Generation Non-Nuclear Gas & Oil Plants are seeking qualified individuals for the position ofElectrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice.

TheE&I Apprenticeship Programdevelops entry-level or semi-skilled workers into proficient multi-skilled journeymen through structuredon-the-job training combined with technical and theoretical instruction. Apprentices support the safe reliable and cost-effective production of electric energy while developing the skills of the E&I craft.

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) techniciansinstallmaintain troubleshoot and repair electrical power systems control systems and instrumentation used to monitor andoperateindustrial equipment and processes in a power plant environment. Work includes motors switchgear control circuits sensors transmitters programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCS). E&I technicians ensure equipmentoperatessafely and reliably throughtesting calibration diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

Previouseducation or experience inprocess control instrumentation installation calibration and repair and/orelectrical construction and repair is preferred. Experience inpower plant or industrial plant operations and maintenanceis also beneficial.

During the apprenticeship candidates will develop skills inelectrical systems instrumentation calibration process control systems troubleshooting and industrial maintenance practices used in power generation facilities.

MinimumRequirements:

Must be18 years of age or older
High school diploma or GED(copy required)
Valid drivers license
Completion ofCollege Algebra or higherwith a grade ofC or better(transcripts or qualifying placement test required)
Currently enrolled in or have completedone semester of AC Electrical Theory or equivalentwith a grade ofC or better(transcripts or equivalent documentation required).
Candidates submitting proof of current enrollment must provide documentation of successful completion with a grade of C or better by April 6 2026
Demonstratedaptitude attitude and adaptabilitynecessary for the E&I craft
Must be able to safely work withaerial equipment with a weight limit of 300lbs

Selection Process:

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications willparticipatein the following selection process:

Pass theMaintenance Selection System (MASS) aptitude exam
Successfully complete awritten technical evaluation
Successfully complete aphysical field evaluation
Successfully complete apanel interview

Candidates who have not previously taken theMASS exam or who are eligible to retest will be invited to complete the exam as part of the selection process.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must upload the following documents with their application. Failure to submit required documentation by the posting close date (April 6 2026) will result in disqualification.

Required documents:

Resume

High School Diploma or GED

Transcripts showing completion ofCollege Algebra (grade C or better)or documentation of qualifyingcollege placement test results

Documentation showingcompletion or enrollment in one semester of AC Electrical Theory(grade C or better) or certificate of completion of theAPS Generation AC Theory Course

All documents must be uploaded underAdditional Documents in the My Documents sectionof the application.

Faxed or emailed documents willnot be accepted.

Applicants experiencing upload issues must contact prior to the posting close date. Emails received after the posting close date will not be accepted.

Candidates who previously applied mustresubmit all required documentationwith the new application.

PLEASE NOTE:

Selected candidates willparticipatein theGeneration Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice Program which is centrally administered byGeneration Training.

At the time of offer selected candidates will be assigned ahome-base location for the duration of the apprenticeship which may include:

West Phoenix Power Plant Phoenix AZ
Redhawk Power Plant Arlington AZ
Ocotillo Power Plant Tempe AZ
Sundance Power Plant Coolidge AZ

Apprentices will spend theirfirst six months in classroom training at the Ocotillo Service Center.

Following initial training and through the completion of the apprenticeship apprentices will follow a structured rotation schedule consisting oftwo months at their assigned home-base plant and one month at a designated rotation plant each quarter.

Home-baseassignments and training rotations aredeterminedbased onfleet workforce needs generation demand forecasts and apprenticeship program structure. Rotation assignments may change during the apprenticeship as part of the training program.

Finaljourneyman placement upon completion of the apprenticeshipwill bedeterminedbased onAPS Generation workforce needs at the time of program completionand may differ from the apprentices home-baselocation or training rotation locations.

GenerationTrainingmaintainsprogram oversight and authority to coordinate training rotations home-baseassignments and program structure adjustments necessary to support fleet training and workforce developmentobjectives.

Additional Requirements for Selected Candidates:

Work under theterms and conditions of the Apprenticeship Standard Agreement
This apprenticeship program isapproximately 3.5 4 years in duration
Written and practical assessments may be administered to determinepotential for advanced standingin the program
Starting wage may varyif advanced standing is granted
Upon successful completion of the program apprentices will be awarded anE&I Journeyman position consistent with workforce needs and program placement outcomes
Apprentices must be able to supporthome-base assignments and training rotations across APS Generation facilities
Shift work may be required including12-hour rotating shifts depending on plant assignment
Job rotation between crews and locations is requiredas part of the apprenticeship training progression
Reasonable and necessary overtime may be required

If you requireadditionalinformation you may contact the following Generation Joint Apprenticeship Committee (GJAC) members:

Michael CraigLeader Apprentice Trainingat
or 871731

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energys 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.

Testing Information

Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE.

Selected candidates who have met the minimum qualifications will be subject to the following requirements:

Pass a written aptitude exam - Maintenance Selection System Test (MASS).
- Selected candidates that have not already completed the MASS test or are eligible to retest will be invited to take the MASS test as part of the selection process
Must successfully pass a written evaluation.
Must successfully pass a physical field evaluation.
Must successfully complete a panel interview.

E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information.

Role Type - Onsite:Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role this may include but is not limited to working at a power plant job site or in the community.

Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
Role types are subject to change based on business need.