Nuclear Auxiliary Operator Trainee

APS • TONOPAH, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable 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 GED.
• Must pass EEI POSS testing.
• 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.
• Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage.
• 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.
• For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Nuclear Navy Pipeline (6 years or more)
• Nuclear Commercial Operator (>3 years)
• Maritime Academy Engineer
• Engineering Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Completes qualification within assigned time frame.
• Operates mechanical and electrical equipment for which qualification has been completed.
• Operates all major and auxiliary plant equipment outside Control Room in areas for which qualification is completed.
• Monitors, reads and records instruments and equipment outside Control Room in areas for which qualification is completed.
• Notifies Control Room Operator of any problems.
• Communicates with the Control Room regarding plant status and conditions on an ongoing basis in areas where qualifications have been completed.
• Implements station safety tagging and clearance procedures to ensure safe working conditions for personnel and equipment.
• Maintains awareness and understanding of: plant procedures, government regulations, system operation and design changes, radiation hazards and handling of radioactive equipment in areas where qualifications have been completed.
• Maintains qualifications per PVNGS Training continuing training programs when qualifications are complete in one or more areas.

Benefits

• EEO is the Law poster.
• Employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

What This Job Offers

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