Evaluator I (Mechanical)

Date: Dec 17, 2024

Location: TONOPAH, AZ, US, 85354

Company: APS

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

The Evaluator I provides technical and administrative expertise required to implement Nuclear Assurance activities utilizing PVNGS Administrative Control and Technical Implementing procedures and approved schedules.
Performs audits/evaluations, inspections and/or special assignments as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • A four-year Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or other job-related field from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years nuclear plant experience in a related discipline/field;
    • OR a two year technical degree AND four (4) years nuclear plant experience in related discipline/field;
    • OR high school/GED plus six (6) years nuclear plant experience in related discipline/field.
  • One (1) year of experience performing quality verification activities.
  • Qualify for security and radiological clearances.
  • (Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.)


Nuclear Requirements

  • 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 includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.
  • These are conditions of employment at PVNGS.

Major Accountabilities

  • Performs as an Auditor/Lead Auditor as assigned.
  • Performs inspections in accordance with ASME NQA-1 2008/2009a, as assigned.
  • Supports Quality Control receipt inspection process in support of warehouse activities when discrepancies are identified by communicating with suppliers.
  • Performs evaluations to assess adequate programs are established, implemented and effective.
  • Provides timely reporting of evaluation/verification results.
  • Observes and reports on the performance of activities that affect the safety of plant operations, maintenance and testing of plant equipment, and other associated activities such as design verifications.
  • May perform data analysis and trending to provide timely reports of analysis results.
  • Provides timely follow-up on problems identified and closure of corrective action documents to include evaluations of effectiveness of corrective actions.
  • Performs evaluations of the use of applicable plant and industry operating experience.
  • May provide timely analysis and recommended corrective actions as assigned.
  • Performs other Nuclear Assurance Program activities and special projects, as assigned.

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).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid Role:
This position combines working in the office and at home, based on the needs of the business. The schedule will be determined with the hired employee and leadership, but the ultimate decision is the company's.

 

Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours. Employees, if off-site, must report to FFD at Palo Verde as soon as reasonably practicable, but no more than 120 minutes after being notified. Employees who are onsite when notified will have no more than 60 minutes to report after being notified.


Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

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