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

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Date: Mar 16, 2026

Location: TEMPE, AZ, US, 85281

Company: APS

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. 

 

Minimum 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 

 

Selection Process:

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will participate in the following selection process: 

• 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 

Candidates who have not previously taken the MASS 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: 

  1. Resume 

  1. High School Diploma or GED 

  1. Transcripts showing completion of College Algebra (grade “C” or better) or documentation of qualifying college placement test results 

  1. Documentation showing completion or enrollment in one semester of AC Electrical Theory (grade “C” or better), or certificate of completion of the APS Generation AC Theory Course 

 

All documents must be uploaded under “Additional Documents” in the My Documents section of the application. 

 

Faxed or emailed documents will not be accepted. 

 

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

 

Candidates who previously applied must resubmit all required documentation with the new application. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: 

Selected candidates will participate in the Generation Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice Program, which is centrally administered by Generation Training. 

 

At the time of offer, selected candidates will be assigned a home-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 their first 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 of two months at their assigned home-base plant and one month at a designated rotation plant each quarter. 

 

Home-base assignments and training rotations are determined based on fleet workforce needs, generation demand forecasts, and apprenticeship program structure. Rotation assignments may change during the apprenticeship as part of the training program. 

 

Final journeyman placement upon completion of the apprenticeship will be determined based on APS Generation workforce needs at the time of program completion and may differ from the apprentice’s home-base location or training rotation locations. 

 

Generation Training maintains program oversight and authority to coordinate training rotations, home-base assignments, and program structure adjustments necessary to support fleet training and workforce development objectives. 

 

Additional Requirements for Selected Candidates:

 

• Work under the terms and conditions of the Apprenticeship Standard Agreement 
• This apprenticeship program is approximately 3.5 – 4 years in duration 
• Written and practical assessments may be administered to determine potential for advanced standing in the program 
• Starting wage may vary if advanced standing is granted 
• Upon successful completion of the program, apprentices will be awarded an E&I Journeyman position, consistent with workforce needs and program placement outcomes 
• 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 

    

If you require additional information, you may contact the following Generation Joint Apprenticeship Committee (GJAC) members:  

 

Michael Craig, Leader Apprentice Training at Michael.Craig@aps.com  
(928) 587-7555 or 871731  

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

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.
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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. 

   


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