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

APS • Tempe, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 countries’ 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.

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

The E&I Apprenticeship Program develops entry-level or semi-skilled workers into proficient, multi-skilled journeymen through structured on-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) technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical power systems, control systems, and instrumentation used to monitor and operate industrial 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 equipment operates safely and reliably through testing, calibration, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.

Previous education or experience in process control instrumentation installation, calibration, and repair, and/or electrical construction and repair, is preferred. Experience in power plant or industrial plant operations and maintenance is also beneficial.

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

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED (copy required)
• Valid driver’s license
• Completion of College Algebra or higher with a grade of “C” or better (transcripts or qualifying placement test required)
• Currently enrolled in or have completed one semester of AC Electrical Theory or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better (transcripts or equivalent documentation required). The APS Generation AC Theory Course is acceptable.
• Candidates submitting proof of current enrollment must provide documentation of successful completion with a grade of “C” or better by April 6, 2026
• Demonstrated aptitude, attitude, and adaptability necessary for the E&I craft
• Must be able to safely work with aerial equipment with a weight limit of 300 lbs
• Pass the Maintenance Selection System (MASS) aptitude exam
• Successfully complete a written technical evaluation
• Successfully complete a physical field evaluation
• Successfully complete a panel interview
• Work under the terms and conditions of the Apprenticeship Standard Agreement
• Apprentices must be able to support home-base assignments and training rotations across APS Generation facilities
• Shift work may be required, including 12-hour rotating shifts, depending on plant assignment
• Job rotation between crews and locations is required as part of the apprenticeship training progression
• Reasonable and necessary overtime may be required

Nice To Haves

• Previous education or experience in process control instrumentation installation, calibration, and repair, and/or electrical construction and repair, is preferred.
• Experience in power plant or industrial plant operations and maintenance is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical power systems, control systems, and instrumentation used to monitor and operate industrial 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).
• Ensure equipment operates safely and reliably through testing, calibration, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
• Support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of electric energy while developing the skills of the E&I craft.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED