Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician

Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician

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Date : Nov 8, 2025

Location : TONOPAH, AZ, US, 85354

Company : APS

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

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician to support the operation and maintenance of critical plant systems. This role involves hands-on work with advanced control platforms including Ovation, Foxboro Spec 200, and Rockwell PLCs. You’ll be responsible for calibrating and troubleshooting instrumentation to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards. Additionally, you’ll work during planned outages every April and October with overtime opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, calibrate, and configure a wide range of process instrumentation, including flow, level, pressure, and temperature sensors, switches, control valves, and other field devices using industry-standard tools.

Calibrate loop controllers (Foxboro and Fisher Wizards).

Troubleshoot and repair control systems including Foxboro Spec 200, Ovation and Rockwell PLCs.

Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.

Perform loop checks and instrument diagnostics.

Accurately maintain documentation and records of repairs, calibrations, and maintenance activities.

Assist with system upgrades and commissioning.

Work with engineering to improve system reliability and efficiency.

Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on control systems.

Ensure all work complies with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Minimum Requirements

Certification to ANSI / ANS 3.1, 4.5.2 (1978)

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Instrumentation and Controls field

At least 1 year of related technical training, or successful completion of the PVNGS I+C Apprentice Program

Exposure to industrial work environments, including shift work and overtime, as required

High school diploma or equivalent

EEI MASS Test administered

Nuclear requirement :

Any PVNGS 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.

This is a condition of employment at PVNGS.

Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing policy guide are applicable to all PVNGS employees.

Any PVNGS 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 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, this position requires 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 for this position will be required to confirm their U.S. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Nuclear power plant experience

5+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation and controls maintenance

Experience with Ovation, Foxboro Spec 200, and Rockwell PLCs

Experience in industrial environments such as oil & gas, water / wastewater, manufacturing, energy, or mining

ISA Certification (CCST or similar) a plus

Experience with calibration tools and asset management software

Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, analog, and digital control systems

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Excellent safety record and attention to detail

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA

Short / Long term disability

Parental leave

Retirement plan (401k) with 75% of 6% company match.

Paid time off and holidays

Training and professional development opportunities

Major Accountabilities

Calibrates, function tests, troubleshoots, rework, modifies, and inspects plant equipment in accordance with technical specifications station administrative control procedures and quality requirements.

Attendance in and completion of scheduled technical training.

Ability to utilize knowledge gained to meet Safety, Quality and Excellence expectations of PVNGS.

Actively works at becoming independently qualified to work on all plant equipment. This is done through formal training and actively pursuing On the Job Training under JOS program.

Maintains proficiency in the care and usage of a wide variety of Measuring and Test Equipment.

Documentation of work using, and in compliance with, work control, surveillance, and Administrative Control Procedures.

Acquires skill in mainframe computer system usage for generation of work requests, update status of work orders, part searches, and archive history of equipment.

Maintains certification to work independently.

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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Plant / Field Role :

This position requires work to be performed in the field and / or at the work site, due to the nature of work.

Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours. Employees, if off-site, must report to FFD at Palo Verde as soon as reasonably practicable, but no more than 120 minutes after being notified. Employees who are onsite when notified will have no more than 60 minutes to report after being notified.