Welder Team Member

Arizona Public Service Company; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service Company is looking for a skilled Welder to join their team at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. The successful candidate will have a strong background in welding techniques and safety protocols, ensuring reliable operation of energy systems. This role includes hands-on tasks like layout, fitting, and welding, with the opportunity for on-the-job training for less experienced team members. Join a leading energy provider committed to sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in welding craft required.
• Must meet requirements of ANSI 3.1 1978, certification to ASME Section IX, XI, AWSD 1.1.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit and weld metal components to repair systems/structures.
• Perform related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding.
• Conduct OJT for helpers and apprentices in welding.

Skills

Journeyman competence

Thermal cutting

Grinding

Rigging

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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.

To perform welding activities in support of maintaining systems, components, and structural facilities of PVNGS to ensure unit reliability.

High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years experience in welding craft.
Must meet requirements of ANSI 3.1 1978, ALS certifiable to ASME Section IX, XI and AWSD 1.1.

Demonstrate journeyman competence in lay out, fit up and welding techniques for system component maintenance, also be able to obtain standard NRC clearance.

Testing:

EEI MASS Test administered.





Nuclear requirement: 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.

This is a condition of employment at PVNGS.

Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing policy guide are applicable to all PVNGS employees.



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.



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, this position requires 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 for this position will be required to confirm their U.S. 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.

Major Accountabilities

1) Lays out, fits and welds metal components to repair, replace systems/structures in accordance with procedures.


2) Performs related tasks such as thermal cutting, grinding, heat treatment, qualifying additional weld procedures for use on site.



3) Responsible for safe rigging, moving of equipment utilizing overhead and mobile cranes and other station equipment.



4) Fabricate special tooling and assists other crafts in job functions including coordination with Radiation Protection, OPS and Security.



5) Prepares proper documentation of work activities to ensure adequate work history.



6) Conducts OJT for helpers and apprentices in safe, and professional work functions of a welder.



7) Attends and maintains a passing score in all required classes and training.

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.

Testing Information

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

A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.
A hands-on skills test will be administered.
A physical ability test will be administered.

E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information.

Role Type

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

Any PVGS employee may be called upon for random Fitness For Duty Testing (FFD) during scheduled working hours. Employees 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.

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