Metrology Technician Sr

Arizona Public Service • Tonopah, AZ

130d

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Seven (7) years experience in a metrology laboratory.
• Basic math and science skills are required, including calculations with fractions, ratios, decimals, scientific notation; some college chemistry and physics beneficial.
• Understanding of operating principles of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) and calibration standards.
• Successful completion of Job Qualification cards (JQC's) or On The Job (OTJ) training in specific areas of the lab.
• Understanding of physical and relational principles behind the operation of measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE).
• Provide Metrology consulting services to all departments.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation for measurement problems to all Metrology Lab disciplines.
• Perform research necessary to establish calibration methods for new devices.
• Provide direction and problem resolution to Metrology Technicians.
• Identify input on needed revisions and review proposed revisions to M&TE calibration procedures.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) using advanced Metrology principles and laboratory calibration standards.
• Perform calibration and repair of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) and ensure that calibrations are documented in accordance with required procedures and regulations.
• Perform receipt inspections of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE), verifying that the certifications and calibrations provided by the vendor meet the requirements of the Purchase Order.
• Study technical manuals, contact equipment vendors, and perform other research as necessary to develop and approve M&TE calibration procedures and instructions.
• Assist M&TE users in specifying and determining the proper M&TE to perform testing on plant equipment.
• Provide technical consultation and training to Calibration Technician in Training and the Calibration Technician I.
• Perform Out of Tolerance evaluations for impact on M&TE calibrated using a Calibration Standard found to be Out of Tolerance when re-calibrated.
• Participate in required training.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED