Welder Journeyman

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

Qualifications:

Must qualify as a Welder Journeyman

Minimum Requirements: 

Must complete Welder Apprenticeship Program

Pass the mechanical aptitude test (MASS) 

Successfully pass Written and Hands on Test 

Job Description

-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. 

-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.

-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.

-Must have basic computer skills knowledge 

Testing Information

Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE. 

A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered.
A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.
A hands-on skills test will be administered.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

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. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. 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. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, 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. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.