Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice (Gas & Oil Power Plants) (9202)
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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:
Eighteen years of age.
High school diploma or GED (must submit a copy of diploma or equivalent).
Possess a valid driver's license.
Completed a College 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.
Must be currently enrolled in or have completed one (1) semester of AC Electrical theory or 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.
Applicants who submit documentation of enrollment must provide documentation of successful completion of the course with a passing grade of “C” or better by April 30th, 2024
Display aptitude, attitude and adaptability necessary for the trade.
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:
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.
Resume
High School Diploma or equivalent
Transcripts showing completion of College Algebra course (with a grade of "C" or better) OR documentation of college placement test showing placement in College Algebra or higher.
Enrollment documentation or transcripts showing completion of at least one (1) semester of AC Electrical Theory course or equivalent reflecting a grade of "C" or better or certificate of completion of the APS Generation AC Theory Course.
PLEASE NOTE that selected candidates will be based at Ocotillo Service Center and may be assigned training rotations at all of these locations:
West Phoenix Power Plant located in Phoenix, AZ
Redhawk Power Plant located in Arlington, AZ
Ocotillo Power Plant located in Tempe, AZ
Sundance Power Plant located in Coolidge, AZ
Yucca Power Plant located in Yuma, AZ
Additional requirements for selected candidates:
Work under the terms and conditions of the Apprenticeship Standard Agreement
This apprenticeship is approximately 3.5 years.
Written and practical assessment tests may be administered to determine potential for advanced standing in the Apprenticeship Program.
Starting wage may vary if advanced standing in the program is granted.
An E&I Journeyman position will be awarded to the successful candidates after completion of the Apprenticeship Program.
Successful bidders must live within a reasonable distance from assigned plant locations.
If you require additional information, you may contact the following Generation Joint Apprenticeship Committee (GJAC) members:
Michael Craig, GJAC
Coordinator 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 HERE.
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/Field Role:
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: