Nuclear Auxiliary Operator Trainee

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation • Tonopah, AZ

41d • 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. Summary Completes qualification within assigned time frame. Operates mechanical and electrical equipment for which qualification has been completed.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Nuclear Navy Pipeline (6 years or more)
• Nuclear Commercial Operator (>3 years)
• Maritime Academy Engineer
• Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• Trade/Tech School with emphasis on Energy & Engineering Technologies

Responsibilities

• Complete qualification to operate equipment within assigned time frame.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees