HVAC Technician

Job description

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

Palo Verde is seeking a HVAC Technician to perform troubleshooting, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of nuclear and non-nuclear heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. This position works independently to help maintain the reliability and operational readiness of critical plant and building equipment while ensuring work is performed in accordance with Palo Verde policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent and meets the requirements of ANSI standard 3.1, 2014. Ability to work over time, weekends, and back shifts. Must have three (3) years service experience on industrial HVAC equipment. Completed an approved refrigeration and air conditioning service training program or equivalent. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, procedures, plant drawings and diagrams. EEI MASS Test Administered - (Info) Pre-Employment Testing Selected candidates who have met the minimum qualifications will be subject to the following requirements: As part of the hiring selection process, candidates may be asked to complete the MASS Test, a pre-employment assessment developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI).

The Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) is designed to support the selection of candidates for maintenance positions within electric power generation. Selected candidates who have not already completed the MASS test, or who are eligible to retest, will receive an invitation to complete the assessment. Tests are only administered to referred candidates. The MASS assessment is administered by invitation only.

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. A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.

Re-test Policy

Candidates may be eligible to retest after three months, provided a job-related opportunity is available. Learn about the pre-employment testing.

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.

Major Accountabilities

• Respond to emergency requests to restore plant and building equipment to an operational status in accordance with applicable plant policies and procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on all HVAC equipment and components to ensure system integrity and reliability.
• Maintain, test and overhaul large tonnage centrifugal chillers required for normal and essential plant operations.