Welder Journeyman

aps•Union, NJ

6d•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 Function: Supports the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of electric energy by performing certified welds and/or structural welds on equipment such as boilers, boiler tubes, piping systems, and other areas in and around power plant facilities. Performs mechanical maintenance and repair of power plant equipment including assembly, and disassembly of equipment, investigating and correcting mechanical malfunctions. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Reasonable and necessary overtime will be required.
Shift work may be required
Maintains certification for ASME boiler and pressure vessel code by performing three welding processes: dissimilar, stainless, and carbon metals at least once per six months
Must qualify as a Welder Journeyman
Must complete Welder Apprenticeship Program
Pass the mechanical aptitude test (MASS)
Successfully pass Written and Hands on Test
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards related to Certified Welder work such as personal protective equipment, hazardous material handling, asbestos containing material (ACM) awareness, MSDS, confined space entry, Company LOTO procedures, ladder safety, proper use of negative air filters, and all material contained in the accident prevention manual.
The safe use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools and measuring devices.
The safe operation of rigging for moving equipment with mobile equipment and lifting devices.
Must have basic computer skills knowledge

Responsibilities

Reads work orders, technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams related to the work assignment.
Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment.
Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers, clamps, tack welding, fit-up and alignment gauges. Cleans and prepares base metals using bevellers, grinders, air nibblers and cleaning chemicals.
Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to cut and fuse mild carbon steel and all alloys, stainless steel, cast steel, cast iron and aluminum segmentsto perform the following: Plasma arc cutting, air carbon arc cutting and gouging, oxy-fuel cutting, shield metal arc welding (SMAW) bead and fillet welds, (SMAW) groove welds with backing, gas metal arc welding (GMAW) plate and pipe welds, flex core arc welding (FCAW) plate and pipe welds, oxy-fuel gas welding plate and pipe, and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) plate and pipe welds.
Performs fit-up, root pass and final fillet and butt welds in flat, vertical, or overhead positions all diameter and thickness on pipe, plate, and tube groove welds.
Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Performs nondestructive testing (NDT) with die penetrate and developer.
Identifies metals and assesses the appropriate welding procedure with appropriate gases, flow rates and welding wire or rod types.
Locates and marks the position of installations connections and passage holes and fixturesin structures using measuring instrumentssuch asrulers and levels.
Cuts pipe and metal material to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe benders, and threaders.
Modifies, manufactures, or fabricates necessary items to improve plant function and/or operation.