Welder Team Member

Arizona Public Service; Arizona; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Arizona seeks a Welder to perform welding activities supporting the maintenance of systems at PVNGS. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma and three years of welding experience, complying with safety and performance standards. This role involves fitting, welding, and conducting training while ensuring adherence to nuclear and export control laws.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in welding craft.
• Must meet ANSI 3.1 and be certifiable to ASME Section IX, XI.
• Ability to obtain standard NRC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, fits and welds metal components.
• Conducts on-the-job training for helpers and apprentices.
• Responsible for safe rigging and moving of equipment.

Skills

Journeyman competence in welding

Layout and fit-up techniques

Thermal cutting and grinding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Summary

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

Minimum Requirements

• 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 layout, 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 are 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, including line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.

Legal and Compliance

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under U.S. Export Control Laws. Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by law. All information collected will be used solely to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

Major Accountabilities

• Lays out, fits and welds metal components to repair, replace systems/structures in accordance with procedures.
• Performs related tasks such as thermal cutting, grinding, heat treatment, qualifying additional weld procedures for use on site.
• Responsible for safe rigging, moving of equipment utilizing overhead and mobile cranes and other station equipment.
• Fabricate special tooling and assist other crafts in job functions including coordination with Radiation Protection, OPS and Security.
• Prepares proper documentation of work activities to ensure adequate work history.
• Conducts OJT for helpers and apprentices in safe, and professional work functions of a welder.
• 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 U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. Pinnacle West maintains a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, providing equal opportunity in all employment phases.

Testing Information

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

A computer-based skills test, a hands-on skills test, and a physical ability test will be administered. E-mail will be used for test scheduling and updates.

Role Type

This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site. PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness For Duty Testing during scheduled hours.