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Get Access To All JobsDate: Oct 27, 2026
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
Palo Verde is 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
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of working experience in the Instrumentation and Control Field, one of which should be related technical training, or successful completion of the PVNGS I&C Apprentice Program.
- Exposure to industrial work environments, shift work, and overtime, as required.
- Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.
- EEI MASS Test Administered.
- One (1) year nuclear power plant experience*
*One (1) year of nuclear power plant experience is not required at the time of hire. The incumbent shall successfully obtain General Plant Qualification within the established qualification period after assuming the position. Completion of GPQ satisfies the nuclear power plant experience requirements necessary to meet the applicable ANSI 3.1-2014 qualification standards for the position.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
1) Calibrates, function tests, troubleshoots, rework, modifies, and inspects plant equipment in accordance with technical specifications station administrative control procedures and quality requirements.
2) Attendance in and completion of scheduled technical training.
3) Ability to utilize knowledge gained to meet Safety, Quality and Excellence expectations of PVNGS.
4) 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.
5) Maintains proficiency in the care and usage of a wide variety of Measuring and Test Equipment.
6) Documentation of work using, and in compliance with, work control, surveillance, and Administrative Control Procedures.
7) Acquires skill in mainframe computer system usage for generation of work requests, update status of work orders, part searches, and archive history of equipment.
8) 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.
Testing Information
Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE.
A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.
A hands-on skills test will be administered.
A physical ability test will be administered.
E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information.
Role Type
Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.
Any PVGS employee may be called upon for random Fitness For Duty Testing (FFD) during scheduled working hours. Employees 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.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Job Segment: Power Plant, Gas, Gas Technician, Sustainability, Nuclear, Energy
Date: Oct 27, 2026
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
Palo Verde is 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
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of working experience in the Instrumentation and Control Field, one of which should be related technical training, or successful completion of the PVNGS I&C Apprentice Program.
- Exposure to industrial work environments, shift work, and overtime, as required.
- Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.
- EEI MASS Test Administered.
- One (1) year nuclear power plant experience*
*One (1) year of nuclear power plant experience is not required at the time of hire. The incumbent shall successfully obtain General Plant Qualification within the established qualification period after assuming the position. Completion of GPQ satisfies the nuclear power plant experience requirements necessary to meet the applicable ANSI 3.1-2014 qualification standards for the position.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
1) Calibrates, function tests, troubleshoots, rework, modifies, and inspects plant equipment in accordance with technical specifications station administrative control procedures and quality requirements.
2) Attendance in and completion of scheduled technical training.
3) Ability to utilize knowledge gained to meet Safety, Quality and Excellence expectations of PVNGS.
4) 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.
5) Maintains proficiency in the care and usage of a wide variety of Measuring and Test Equipment.
6) Documentation of work using, and in compliance with, work control, surveillance, and Administrative Control Procedures.
7) Acquires skill in mainframe computer system usage for generation of work requests, update status of work orders, part searches, and archive history of equipment.
8) 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.
Testing Information
Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE.
A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.
A hands-on skills test will be administered.
A physical ability test will be administered.
E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information.
Role Type
Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.
Any PVGS employee may be called upon for random Fitness For Duty Testing (FFD) during scheduled working hours. Employees 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.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Job Segment: Power Plant, Gas, Gas Technician, Sustainability, Nuclear, Energy
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Which companies sponsor visas for controls technicians in Arizona?
Major Arizona employers with documented H-1B visa and other visa sponsorship history in technical roles include Honeywell, Intel, Raytheon Technologies, and ON Semiconductor. These companies have large manufacturing and automation operations in the Phoenix and Tucson metros. Smaller systems integrators and industrial automation firms in the state also sponsor, though less frequently than large multinationals.
Which visa types are most common for controls technician roles in Arizona?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for controls technicians in Arizona, provided the role is classified as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering. The TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering categories. Some technician roles may not meet specialty occupation standards, so the degree requirement and job duties are critical factors.
Which cities in Arizona have the most controls technician sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix and its surrounding metro cities, including Chandler, Tempe, and Scottsdale, account for the majority of controls technician sponsorship activity in Arizona, driven by semiconductor fabrication, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. Tucson is a secondary hub, particularly for defense-adjacent automation roles at firms supporting Raytheon and related contractors. Smaller industrial operations exist in the Yuma and Flagstaff areas but sponsor far less frequently.
How to find controls technician visa sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate is specifically built for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship roles, including controls technician positions in Arizona. You can filter by state and role to see active openings from employers with sponsorship history. This is more efficient than broad job searches because listings are screened for sponsorship relevance, saving time for candidates on visa timelines who need employer commitment upfront.
Are there state-specific considerations for controls technicians seeking sponsorship in Arizona?
Arizona's strong semiconductor and aerospace manufacturing base means controls technician roles often require familiarity with specific platforms like Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens automation systems, or cleanroom protocols. Arizona State University and the University of Arizona produce engineering graduates that some employers recruit locally, which can affect sponsorship willingness for international candidates. Employers filing H-1B petitions must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the specific occupation and geographic area.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored controls technician jobs in Arizona?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.