Auxiliary Operator (Yucca Power Plant)

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 Auxiliary Operator at Yucca Power Plant supports the safe, efficient and cost-effective production of electric energy by operating and monitoring turbines, generators, scrubbers, bag houses, and plant auxiliary equipment.  Performs chemical analysis of boiler water, wells, and circulating water and operating water treatment and chemical addition systems and minor mechanical maintenance. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment.  

 

The work schedule for this position is a 12-hour rotating shift as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement; LOMA dated December 8, 2015.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Applicant must have completed Auxiliary Operator Trainee curriculum or equivalent.   
• This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300lbs or less. 
• Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) from the power plant

 

This position is located at our Yucca Power Plant, located in Yuma, Arizona.

Major Accountabilities

- Reads work orders, technical manuals, blueprints and diagrams related to the work assignment. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment.
- Knowledge of APM and safety standards related to auxiliary operator work such as personal protective equipment, hazardous material handling, asbestos containing material (ACM) awareness, MSDS, confined space entry, company LOTO    procedures, ladder safety, arc flash protection, and all material contained in the accident prevention manual.
- Take field readings from charts, meters, and gauges at established intervals to ensure proper and efficient operation of the plant.
- Diagnose and correct equipment, system problems and other abnormal operating conditions by monitoring and inspecting power plant equipment.
- Communicate with Control Operator on any abnormal conditions. Coordinate any field action with the Control Operator.
- Reports any need for equipment repair.
- Under the direction of the Control Operator, manipulate field controls on all power plant auxiliary equipment.  This includes the following systems such as boilers, turbines, water, fuel, air, ash handling, pollution control systems, auxiliary         power etc. The operation of pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feed water heaters, filters, chemical injection equipment, scrubbers, ZLDs, bag houses etc.
- Open and close valves, dampers, switches, and breakers in the appropriate sequence following operating procedures to shut down and start up equipment.
- Isolate equipment from all energy sources to remove, inspect or maintain it by identifying the proper equipment and corresponding valves, breakers, switches. Hang LOTO tags at boundary points following the company LOTO procedure to   ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
- Inspect records and log book entries, and communicate with other plant personnel, in order to assess equipment operating status.
- Clean and ensure the proper lubrication of equipment such as generators, turbines, pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors in order to prevent equipment failure or deterioration.  Checks oil levels, lubricates, joints, adjust belt