Lubrication Lab Technician

Arizona Public Service Company; Arizona; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lubrication Lab Technician to join their team. This role involves performing lubrication and material testing to ensure compliance and enhance reliability in plant operations. The technician will work closely with engineering teams, document findings, and manage lab instrumentation. Candidates should have a strong background in lubricant testing techniques and a commitment to safety and quality standards. This position offers a chance to contribute to a sustainable energy future while ensuring operational excellence within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform lubricant testing and document results.
• Monitor test results for trends and compliance.
• Maintain and calibrate lab instrumentation.

Skills

Lubricant testing techniques

Analytical skills

Technical documentation

Education

High school graduate or GED

A.S. in Chemistry

B.S. for Sr Lube Tech

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

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.

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 Qualifications

• 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
• (Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.)

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
• Valid Driver’s license

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.

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.

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.

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. 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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