Fire Fighter I

aps • Union, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Upon completion of the necessary training for becoming Fire Team Certified, the Fire Fighter I will participate as a member of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations Fire Team by performing: Assorted fire prevention and fire suppression techniques and/or tactics Providing medical aid when requested Responding to and assisting with hazardous material incidents and technical rescue operations in accordance with established medical protocols and Palo Verde procedures. Follows Palo Verde procedures while using procedural adherence and guidance from the Palo Verde Safety Manuel when performing inspections, testing, maintenance, and operation of all fire protection, detection/suppression systems and related equipment. Utilizes the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) and Technical Requirements Manual (TRM) to ensure all fire system impairments, fire watches, compensatory actions and Hot Work activities meet regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required (must obtain Arizona driver's license within 30 days of start date).
• Obtain and maintain Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) qualification.
• Meet Fire Department's fitness and agility standards and pass the Palo Verde Firefighter's physical exam OR be current in passing (within six months) the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time fire fighting experience OR six (6) years of volunteer fire fighting experience.
• National, State of Arizona or Department of Defense Fire Fighter II certification.
• State of Arizona and/or Nationally certified Emergency Medical Technician Basic Level (EMT-B).
• State of Arizona and/or Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Response Operation level certified.
• 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.
• Applicants must 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.
• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Appendix R training

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations Fire Team.
• Perform assorted fire prevention and fire suppression techniques and/or tactics.
• Provide medical aid when requested.
• Respond to and assist with hazardous material incidents and technical rescue operations in accordance with established medical protocols and Palo Verde procedures.
• Follow Palo Verde procedures while using procedural adherence and guidance from the Palo Verde Safety Manuel when performing inspections, testing, maintenance, and operation of all fire protection, detection/suppression systems and related equipment.
• Utilize the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) and Technical Requirements Manual (TRM) to ensure all fire system impairments, fire watches, compensatory actions and Hot Work activities meet regulatory requirements.
• Complete all requirements to become Fire Team Certified before eligible to perform any Fire Fighter I accountabilities.
• Obtain and complete all requirements of the Job Qualification Cards (JQC) for each area of the Palo Verde Fire Protection Program to include: Fire Protection Procedures, PVNGS Procedures, fire inspections, surveillance testing and station duties.
• Obtain and maintain worker qualifications for the General Employee Training (GET) and Work Assignment (WA).
• Respond to emergencies involving fire, medical, HazMat, and technical rescue.
• Provide support as required for the Site Emergency Plan.
• Maintain site emergency response apparatus and equipment in a high state of readiness.
• Perform operator functions for site fire protection systems and equipment.
• Implement administrative controls for fire protection, combustibles, ignition sources, system status and compensatory measures.
• Provide vertical/horizontal feedback to achieve continuous Fire Protection program improvement.
• Actively participate and assist with fire protection day-to-day operations as designated.
• 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.
• Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours.

Benefits

• The job description mentions "EEO is the Law poster", "E-Verify poster", and "employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)", which are related to employee rights and protections, but not direct benefits.
• The company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED