Procedure Writer II/III Maint (Electrical)

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 Maintenance Procedure Writer II provides expertise to station organizations in the development, revision, and maintenance of programs, processes, and procedures supporting station maintenance, operations, and programs. Serves as a technical expert for craft or operational area; performs editorial and technical reviews. Maintains expert knowledge of the stations Administrative Control Program while performing functions supporting the procedure process. Ensures documents comply with current procedure standards, supports the needs of requesting organizations and complies with current administrative controls, Unit Operating Licenses and other regulations and commitments.

 

The Maintenance Procedure Writer III provides technical leadership to station organizations in the development, revision, and maintenance of programs, processes and procedures supporting station maintenance, operations, and programs. Provides technical expertise for craft; performs editorial and technical reviews. Maintains expert knowledge of the stations Administrative Control Program while performing functions supporting the procedure process. Ensures documents comply with current procedure standards, support the needs of requesting organizations, and comply with current administrative controls, Unit Operating Licenses and other regulations and commitments. May develop schedule and define scope for administrative and technical procedure changes and manages writing schedules to meet aggressive deadlines. Supports industry peers by participating in Benchmarks and Industry Assessments. Demonstrated ability to meet with all levels of management and to effectively represent and negotiate issues and concerns.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma/GED plus seven (7) years applicable trade experience (Electrical, Maintenance or I&C). OR, AAS degree in Engineering or related physical science plus five (5) years' experience in maintenance, engineering and/or nuclear plant operations as a technician, engineer or operator. OR, Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related physical science from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years' experience in maintenance, engineering and/or nuclear plant operations as a technician, engineer or operator. Must meet requirements to enter Security protected and vital areas of the Radiologically Controlled Access (RCA) areas. Must become qualified NYR01, Procedure Preparer within three (3) months of assuming position. Must achieve Procedure Professional Association (PPA) Writer Certification within one (1) year of assuming position.

 

III Minimum Requirements

High school diploma/GED plus completion of Electrical, Mechanical or I&C apprenticeship program and eight (8) years applicable trade experience. OR, Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related physical science from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years' experience in maintenance, engineering and/or nuclear plant operations as a technician, engineer or operator. Must meet requirements to enter Security protected and vital areas of the Radiologically Controlled Access (RCA) areas. Must become qualified NYR01, Procedure Preparer within three (3) months of assuming position. Must achieve Procedure Professional Association (PPA) Writer Certification within one (1) year of assuming position. Must attain 10CFR50.59/72.48 screening (or above) qualification within one (1) year of initial hire.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Associates degree. Nuclear experience. Experience in preparing descriptive copy using publishing tools and writer guidelines and document verification. Experience using documentation publishing software. Technical communicator skills. Good communication skills and demonstrated strong customer service orientation. Skilled in the use of computers.

Nuclear requirement: Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response O