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

As a Mechanic Journeyman at the West Phoenix Power Plant, you will Support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of electrical energy by performing mechanical maintenance and repair of power plant equipment including assembly and disassembly of equipment, investigating and correcting plant issues by utilizing mechanical and additional/optional skills as required. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Reasonable and necessary overtime will be required.
• Shift work may be required.
• Must successfully complete Mechanic Apprenticeship or demonstration of equivalent skills and knowledge.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualify as a Mechanic or equivalent

PLUS

• Qualify in two additional skill sets based on current Plant needs within 12 months of being hired. (Plate Welder, HVAC, and Crane Operator (As needed), or Asbestos/Insulator and Basic Electrical)

1. Must meet prerequisites for Apprenticeship per the Generation Joint Apprenticeship Plan
2. Successful Bid per Generation Joint Apprenticeship Hiring Process
3. Must complete Helper Training
4. Pass applicable EEI test

OR

• Must bid on an internal Generation Mechanic Journeyman Position

1. Complete all Mechanic Journeyman Qualification Cards
2. Successfully pass Written and Hands on Test

Additional Information

1. 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.
2. Knowledge of APM and safety standards related to mechanical work such as personal protective equipment, hazardous material handling, asbestos containing material (ACM) awareness, MSDS, confined space entry, LOTO procedures, ladder safety, rigging and hand signals, and all material contained in the Accident Prevention Manual.
3. The safe use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools and measuring devices.
4. The safe operation of rigging for moving equipment with mobile equipment and lifting devices.
5. Performs preliminary testing of equipment such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging using vibration meters and heat guns. 136
6. Inspects internal parts of mechanical equipment for defects, excessive wear, and broken parts by visually examining parts and by using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices.
7. Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines corrective action checking blueprints and repair manuals.
8. Aligns parts of the mechanical equipment utilizing industry best practices and techniques, torques nuts and bolts, positions parts to set specified LOTOs between moving and stationary parts using hand and power tools, lifting devices, jigs and measuring devices.
9. Reassembles internal parts including bushings, bearings, sleeves, rings, liners, mechanical seals, packing and gears; reassembles housing, and installs the mechanical equipment back in the system.
10. Performs overhaul and repair related to mechanical maintenance work on boilers, generators, steam and combustion turbines, pulverizes, large compressors, and boiler feed pumps as a member of a work team involving the safe coordination of multiple projects in close proximity, communicating with others to disassemble, move, and replace large pieces of equipment and meet outage schedules.
11. Cleans, adds/replaces fluids, changes filter and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other moving machinery parts, inspects and adjusts belts, packing, rollers, and pulleys, for preventative maintenance.
12. Basic knowledge of power plant systems/processes and the function of the mechanical equipment within the system to understand the impact of each piece of equipment has on the operation of the plant system, the impact one component has on the other components in the system and to better diagnose the root cause of equipment failure.
13. Knowledge of the use and types of fasteners and anchors, gaskets, and packing, bearings, seals, filters, lubrication types/properties and lubricating points, couplings, belts, gears, bushings, sleeves, rings, and liners to ensure proper repair and replacement.
14. Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers, clamps, fit up and alignment gauges.

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 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. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Testing Information

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

A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered.
A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.
A hands-on skills test will be administered.

E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information.

Role Type

Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Eligibility:

Must live or relocate within reasonable distance to the headquarters. Reasonable distance is defined as one (1) hour for Metro and State Region locations. Reasonable distance for Troublemen, Local Representatives, and Substation Technicians is defined as thirty (30) minutes for Metro locations and forty-five (45) minutes for State Region locations. Failure to accept a job offer due to the reasonable distance requirement specific to the position will be counted toward the bid restriction as described in Article 13, Section 11

• For jobs in departments (System, Reliability, Hotstick) that require the majority of the work be performed out-of-town and as such, employees/crews are not required to report to the established headquarters unless directed by Leadership; the reasonable distance requirement will be waived*.
  *This will not apply to Troublemen, Local Representatives or Substation Technicians

CIP Requirement:

This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.