Job description
Date: Apr 19, 2023
Location: TONOPAH, AZ, US, 85354
Company: APS
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
Leads multi-discipline and/or multi-utility Internal/External audit teams, both domestically and internationally, providing technical, programmatic, organizational guidance, and leadership ensuring an effective evaluation of the organization and/or supplier. Independently performs source verifications of manufacturing facilities. Coordinates and performs surveillance activities in support of operation, maintenance, and modifications of PVGS. Conducts audits and prepares audit reports for evaluation/use and regularly interfaces with regulatory agencies, nuclear utilities, nuclear suppliers, and/or PVGS senior, executive, and line management. This position provides the individual flexibility for work location and a self-directed work environment.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years nuclear power plant experience of which five (5) years shall be in Quality Assurance or an Associates Degree and ten (10) years nuclear power plant experience; of which six (6) years shall be in Quality Assurance or high school/GED and twelve (12) years nuclear power plant experience of which seven (7) years shall be in Quality Assurance. Qualified to ANSI N45.2.23 and/or ASME NQA-1-2008 with NQA-1a-2009 Addenda, as Lead Auditor with five (5) years of Audit Team Lead, project management or lead assessor experience. Must have extensive knowledge of the codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Nuclear requirement: Any PVGS 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 PVGS. Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing policy guide are applicable to all PVGS employees.
PREFERRED SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, OR QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge of codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to research regulations and requirements. Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to convey complex/technical content in a coherent manner. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Ability to develop and write technical documentation/reports.
Major Accountabilities
- Leads multi-discipline/multi-utility audit teams in evaluating the organization's and/or supplier's QA Program. Performs audits, surveys, surveillances and maintains qualifications in accordance with PVGS Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) and ASME NQA-1-2008 and NQA-1a-2009.
- Independently perform source verifications of manufacturing facilities.
- Independently review results of audits and source verifications and provide accurate, complete and timely reports to regulatory agencies, nuclear utilities, nuclear suppliers and Palo Verde senior, executive and line management.
- Develop and implement audit plans/checklists, source verifications and coordinate organizational and/or supplier support.
- Interface with station and supplier management, up to and including officers of the company to assess, categorize, evaluate, and report conditions adverse to quality.
- Ensure timely follow-up including evaluations of root cause and effectiveness of corrective actions taken to prevent reoccurrence.
- Provide technical, programmatic, and organizational direction/guidance to supplier and/or organizational personnel.
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 Generating Stations (PVGS) 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.
Flex Role:
This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic set up are present. Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work. Employees will have two options to choose from:
- APS office based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.
- Home based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from his/her home.
- Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Job Segment: Power Plant, Nuclear, Sustainability, Energy
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