What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice (Gas & Oil Power Plants) position at APS (Arizona Public Service)?
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.
Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.
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.
Generation Non-Nuclear Gas & Oil Plants are seeking qualified individuals for the position of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice. The Apprenticeship Program is designed to develop a non-skilled or semi-skilled worker into a proficient, multi-skilled journeyman who is competent in all the process of their trade. This is accomplished through on-the-job training supplemented by the study of appropriate technical and theoretical subjects related to the particular trade.Successful apprenticeship candidates will support the efficient and cost-effective production of electric energy by performing both process control instrumentation maintenance and high and low voltage electrical equipment maintenance as they develop the skills of their craft. Previous education and experience in process control instrumentation installation, calibration & repair and/or electrical construction & repair is preferred. Knowledge and experience in power plant or industrial plant operations and maintenance is also a plus.
Minimum Requirements:
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Eighteen years of age.
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High school diploma or GED(must submit a copy ofdiploma orequivalent).
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Possess a valid driver's license.
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Completed aCollege Algebra course or higher and submit transcripts or applicable documentation showing a grade "C" or better. College placement test documentation or Joint Services Transcript will be accepted in lieu of college transcripts.
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Must be currently enrolled in or have completedone (1) semester of AC Electrical theoryor equivalent and submit a transcript, Joint Services Transcript, or equivalent showing enrollment or successful completion of the course with a passing grade of "C" or better. The APS Generation AC Theory Course will be accepted.
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Applicants who submit documentation of enrollment must provide documentation of successful completion of the course with a passing grade of "C" or betterby April 30th, 2024
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Display aptitude, attitude and adaptability necessary for the trade.
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This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less.
Selected candidates who have met the minimum qualifications will be subject to the following requirements:
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Pass a written aptitude exam - Maintenance Selection System Test (MASS).
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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
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Must successfully pass a written evaluation.
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Must successfully pass a physical field evaluation.
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Must successfully complete a panel interview.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION. Ensure all necessary documents are included. Failure to submit documents in the system by the posting close date (April 1, 2024) will result in disqualification of your application. Faxed or E-mailed documentswill not be accepted.
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Resume
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Transcripts showing completion ofCollege Algebra course (with a grade of "C" or better) OR documentation of college placement test showing placement in College Algebraor higher.
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Enrollment documentation or transcripts showing completion of at least one (1) semester ofAC Electrical Theory courseor equivalent reflecting a grade of "C" or better or certificate of completion of the APS Generation AC Theory Course.
Documents must be uploaded under "additional documents" in the My Documents section of your application. If you have any difficulties, please contact craftjobs@apsc.com for assistance PRIOR to the posting close including the documents that you cannot upload. Emails after the posting close date will be considered late submittals and will not be accepted. Candidates that have previously applied must resubmit all required documents according to the directions outlined in the job posting.
PLEASE NOTE that selected candidates will be based at Ocotillo Power Plant and may be assigned training rotations at all of these locations:
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West Phoenix Power Plant located in Phoenix, AZ
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Redhawk Power Plant located in Arlington,AZ
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Ocotillo Power Plant located in Tempe, AZ
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Sundance Power Plant located in Coolidge, AZ
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Yucca Power Plant located in Yuma, AZ
Additional requirements for selected candidates:
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Work under the terms and conditions of the Apprenticeship Standard Agreement
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This apprenticeship is approximately 3.5 years.
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Written and practical assessment tests may be administered to determine potential for advanced standing in the Apprenticeship Program.
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Starting wage may vary if advanced standing in the program is granted.
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An E&I Journeyman position will be awarded to the successful candidates after completion of the Apprenticeship Program.
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Successful bidders must live within a reasonable distance from assigned plant locations.
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Shift work may be required, including 12-hour rotating shift.
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Job rotation between crews is required.
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Reasonable and necessary overtime is required.
If you require additional information, you may contact the following Generation Joint Apprenticeship Committee (GJAC) members:
Michael Craig, GJACCoordinator at
(928) 587-7555 or 871731
Tom Livingston, Chairman at
(602) 448-3581 or 814760
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.
Testing Information
Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found
A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered.
A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.
A hands-on skills test will be administered.
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
Plant/FieldRole:
This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site, due to the nature of work.
Eligibility:
Must live or relocate within reasonable distance to the headquarters for the position. Reasonable distance is contractually defined as thirty (30) minutes for Metro locations and forty-five (45) minutes for State Region locations.
CIP Requirement:
This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.
