Palo Verde Maintenance Apprentice

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.  

Summary

The Maintenance Apprentice progressively learns to become a highly skilled worker in a maintenance discipline (ex: Electrical, I&C, Mechanical, Valves, HVAC, Welders). The apprentice is trained under a schedule of on-the-job training and related instruction, with periodic ratings of progress. In addition,  also designated college courses on industry-related topics are completed. 

Minimum Requirements

1) Must have a high school diploma/GED

2) Must be at least 18 years of age

3) Must be able to satisfy applicable Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), security, physical and psychological requirements to work within the protected area.

4) Must have completed ONE of the following requirements:

 

• Must possess a two- or four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution (regionally accredited institutions of higher education are those fully accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and/or Western Association of Schools and Colleges)  

 

• Have four (4) years maintenance craft experience in the military (Please attach your DD214 to your resume)

 

• Have completed the Palo Verde Generating Station / Western Maricopa Education Center Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

 

• Must have completed the core course requirements outlined in Appendix A - Maintenance Apprenticeship Prerequisites (of 30DP9MP26)

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 Appendix A - Maintenance Apprenticeship Prerequisites (of 30DP9MP26)

Course Number              Course Title  Credit Hours        CIS 105

Survey of Computer Information Systems

 3 COM110

Survey of Computer Information Systems

3

ENG101

First Year Composition

3

ENG102 or ENG111

First Year Composition or Technical and Professional Writing

3

MAT121

Intermediate Algebra

4

PHS110 or PHY101                

Fundamentals of Physical Science or Introduction to Physics

4

PPT120

Energy Industry Fundamentals

4

 

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College transcripts will be used as a basis for crediting related instruction hours. Equivalencies are determined by the Maricopa Community College District. 

 

Official or unofficial transcripts must be attached to your online application at the time of submittal to be considered. Please attach your transcripts to your resume. You must attach a resume, transcript and/or your DD214 to be considered for this position

Nuclear requirement

Any PVGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. Any PVGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities. This is a condition of employment at PVGS.

Major Accountabilities

1) Completes all Related Instruction scheduled during the apprenticeship. Achieves a passing score for all courses and exams required by the program.

2) Completes the number of on-the-job training tasks required. Performs and assists in the performance of work as assigned.

3) Demonstrates safety as a personal value.

4) Assists in development and support the team's vision, mission, CSI's and strategic plan.

5) Prepares all documentation in accordance with policies and procedures. Controls all documentation as to content, confidentiality and accuracy.

6) Performs other related duties to enhance skill development.
 

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of in