Refuel Team Member

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

A Refueling Team Member will operate and maintain the equipment used for the manipulation/inspection of new fuel, spent fuel, and other highly irradiated core components.

Minimum Requirements

Three (3) years commercial or military nuclear power experience involving maintenance or operation of equipment. Able to obtain/maintain certifications/qualifications for overhead crane operation (ANSI b2.0 - 1978) and respirator usage (PVNGS Controls). Able to obtain/maintain unescorted protected areas access and NRC clearance.

Testing Requirement: EEI MASS Test administered. (Meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI/ANS 3.1, 1978, 4.5.3.)

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) Completes operational and maintenance activities on all refuel associated machinery and equipment. Qualified to perform either electrical, mechanical or I&C troubleshooting, testing and maintenance on all refueling associated equipment. Qualified as an equipment operator for the Refueling Machine, Spent Fuel Handling Machine, Transfer Machine and CEA Change Platform.

2) Installs and tests modifications to tools and equipment.

3) Performs activities related to Reactor Vessel Internal inspections to include underwater foreign matter retrieval from all areas.

4) Removes and transfers the reactor vessel surveillance capsules to the spent fuel pool and package for offsite shipment.

5) Provides field level input to engineers regarding improvements/enhancements to complete activities more efficiently and effectively.

6) Attends all required training necessary to maintain qualifications and satisfy administrative training requirements.
 

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 collecte