Full-Time
PR&C Tech I Team Member
Posted on 11/15/2025
Arizona Public Service
1,001-5,000 employees
Delivers electricity to Arizona customers
No salary listed
Wittmann, AZ, USA
In Person
Must travel to Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station as part of duties.
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- High School Diploma/GED.
- Completion of an approved apprenticeship program or the equivalency of three (3) years experience as a qualified journeyman in Electrical, Electronics or Polyphase Meter/Relay Technician.
- Able to travel to and from Palo Verde; and work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts and call outs.
- Testing:
- EEI MASS Test administered.
- Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.
- Assists PR&C team members in maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting electromechanical protective relays, solid-state protective relays, microprocessor-based protective relays, revenue metering and dispatch telemetry systems.
- Assists PR&C team members with maintenance, installation, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of protection, metering and control system failures in the commissioning of new or modified existing equipment.
- Assists PR&C team members in data collection, unit outage preparation, research and documentation.
- Assists PR&C team members in verifying and/or modifying Engineering Design Changes to existing prints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Assists in evaluating and integrating new technologies to reduce capital and O&M costs and improve system reliability.
- Participates in functional testing of new and modified control schemes prior to energizing new or retrofitted electrical equipment.
- Utilizes the Site Work Management System (SWMS) to manage work orders, initiate Condition Reports (CR), write work mechanisms, update tasks, manage permits and review equipment history.
- Communicates with internal customers to assess needs and clarify technical opportunities or limitations.
- Completes required training and qualifications to progress to PR&C Technician II through On-the-Job (OJT) training and continuing education.
- Completes required training and qualifications for radiological controlled access, site access, department specific and job specific qualifications.
- Maintains a safe and accident-free environment by following safety procedures.
- Able to read and comprehend electrical control schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Proficiency in AC/DC electrical theory, electronic circuit fundamentals, algebra and trigonometry.
- Possess basic computer skills and ability to comprehend and utilize various vendor software programs.
Arizona Public Service (APS) provides electric service to about 1.2 million customers across 11 of Arizona’s 15 counties, making it the state’s largest utility. It delivers power as a regulated utility, supported by a long history since 1886 and a focus on reliability, customer service, and responsible growth. How it works: APS generates and purchases electricity and distributes it through the electrical grid to homes and businesses, balancing price and service to meet demand. Its products are standard electricity plans and related services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Why it stands out: APS emphasizes accountability, safety, integrity, trust, and respect in its operations, with a stated goal of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona and improving customer value and shareholder return. Its competitive edge comes from its scale, local presence, and commitment to steady service, safety, and sustainable energy planning in a fast-growing state.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded
1886
Simplify's Take
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- APS partners on 250 MW Beehive BESS with EDF Renewables.
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