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Palo Verde Maintenance Apprentice

TONOPAH, AZ, US, 85354, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026

About the role

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean 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 (DD214 must be attached 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) (Transcript must be attached to your resume).

Appendix A - Maintenance Apprenticeship Prerequisites (of 30DP9MP26) (Must have completed courses with an 80% or higher)

Course Number Course Title Credit Hours CIS 105

Survey of Computer Information Systems

3 COM110

Interpersonal Communication

ENG101

First Year Composition

ENG102 or ENG111

First Year Composition or Technical and Professional Writing

MAT121

Intermediate Algebra

PHS110 or PHY101

Fundamentals of Physical Science or Introduction to Physics

PPT120/AIT126

Energy Industry Fundamentals

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

Applicants must provide documentation verifying completion of any qualifying requirement (e.g., transcript or DD214) by attaching it to the resume or uploading it to the applicant profile.

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 accu