Lubrication Lab Technician

Arizona Public Service; Arizona; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lubrication Lab Technician to ensure the reliability of plant equipment through meticulous lubricant testing and analysis. This role is crucial for minimizing operational risks and maximizing efficiency, contributing to a sustainable energy future. The technician will implement testing protocols, document results, and communicate findings to engineering teams, all while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and teamwork, and play an essential role in maintaining the integrity of energy production in Arizona.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in lab or maintenance roles with technical training.
• Experience with lubricant testing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lubricant testing and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Document and communicate results to engineering teams.
• Manage waste materials according to station procedures.

Skills

Lubricant testing techniques

Analytical instrumentation operation

Data documentation and reporting

Trend analysis

Education

High school graduate or GED

A.S. in Chemistry

B.S. in Chemistry for Sr Lube Tech

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lubrication testing instruments

Job description

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 Lubrication Lab Technician performs lubrication and material testing and screening analysis of lubrication and plant materials for the purpose of condition monitoring and material dedication. Lubricant testing works in concert with our overall preventative maintenance strategy to renew and monitor plant equipment. Implements necessary testing which allows the organization to minimize operational risk and maximize reliability by understanding lubricant chemistry and machinery wear.

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years of working experience in lab or maintenance craft positions, of which one (1) year must be related technical training

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• 2yrs+ experience with lubricant testing techniques, practices, and/or testing instruments
• Lubrication Technical Certification
• A.S. Chemistry or B.S. for Sr Lube Tech
• SWMS experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Valid Driver’s license

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 testing of lubricants and other plant material ensuring compliance with Palo Verde procedures and technical specifications.
• Documents results in the qualified database and communicates results to Engineering or via inspection reports as appropriate.
• Monitors, reviews and screens test results for trends, abnormalities and conformance to documented specifications.
• Participates in and implements the lubrication testing program to ensure that valid analytical results are obtained and documented.
• Manages dry waste, waste oil, mixed waste, in accordance with station procedures by coordinating removal with the appropriate work groups.
• Operates and maintains analytical instrumentation.
• Tracks and coordinates calibration of lab instrumentation and provides repair or technical guidance for the repair of lab instrumentation.
• Participates in training programs, seminars and successfully completes documented training program requirements.

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.

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.

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.

Plant/Field Role:
This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site, due to the nature of work.

Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours.