Palo Verde Maintenance Apprentice
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:
- Must have a high school diploma/GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to satisfy applicable Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), security, physical and psychological requirements to work within the protected area.
- Must have completed ONE of the following requirements:
- Must possess a two- or four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 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)
Major Accountabilities:
- Completes all Related Instruction scheduled during the apprenticeship. Achieves a passing score for all courses and exams required by the program.
- Completes the number of on-the-job training tasks required. Performs and assists in the performance of work as assigned.
- Demonstrates safety as a personal value.
- Assists in development and support the team's vision, mission, CSI's and strategic plan.
- Prepares all documentation in accordance with policies and procedures. Controls all documentation as to content, confidentiality and accuracy.
- Performs other related duties to enhance skill development.
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. 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.