Electrician Team Member (RAMS)

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

The Electrician Team Member maintains and repairs complex electrical/electronic equipment from system to component level at Palo Verde.
Troubleshoots, tests and inspects equipment to ensure safety and reliability. 

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems and a keen interest in mechanics, rigging, equipment operation, and control instrumentation. This role requires a proactive individual who is eager to learn and contribute to various aspects of our operations.

Minimum Requirements

3 years working experience in the Electrical craft per ANSI 3.1 1978. Possess a high degree of manual dexterity and ability and should be capable of learning and applying basic skills in maintenance operations. High school diploma or equivalent.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on electrical-mechanical equipment typical of an industrial facility. Examples include overhead cranes, conveyors, electric chain hoists, elevating equipment and winches.
• Repaired AC/DC circuitry to include 120 / 24 volt control circuits and ~480 volt 3 phase circuits
• Experienced and knowledgeable in analog and digital systems to include programable indicators, variable frequency drives, PLCs and solid state components
• Mastered the use of measuring & testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps
• Ability to work from verbal instructions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical publications and instruction bulletins
• Must be capable of displaying abilities in electrical safety and troubleshooting with present or previous certifications

Testing:

EEI MASS Test administered.

(Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EMO8, Appendix A.)


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.

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.

Major Accountabilities

1) Installs, inspects, troubleshoots and tests electrical equipment such as motors, generators, controllers, transformers,
switchgear and circuit breakers and batteries.



2) Installs, inspects, troubleshoots and tests electronic equipment such as voltage regulators, inverters, battery charges, static transfer switches, and solid state trip devices.



3) Operates the stations electrical test equipment, special application tools and instruments used in maintaining conventional and nuclear control and safety systems.



4) Performs engineering level tests such as high potential insulation testing, battery capacity testing and inverter load tests, analyzing and recording results.



5) Maintains certification to perform independently through successful completion of classroom and OJT training requirements.



6) Coordinates and performs work with electrical and non-discipline work groups and outside contract groups and agencies.



7) Develops and maintains a practical working knowledge of chemical and radiological hazards associated with daily work activities.

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, S