Nuclear Respiratory Safety Tech

The Nuclear Respiratory Safety Technician administers, distributes and maintains the Palo Verde (PV) site Respiratory Maintenance and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) program. They Determine both equipment and training needs for Fire Prevention, Operations, Security, Radiation Protection (RP) and Health Services with respect to respiratory storage, maintenance, deployment and use. They Continually validate Respiratory Maintenance and SCBA compliance with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Ensures all employees involvement in SCBA operation are trained in accordance with industry standards and regulations.

High school diploma/GED.

Valid U.S. driver's license (must obtain Arizona driver's license within 30 days of hire).

Successfully obtain the Palo Verde SCBA qualification within six months of hire.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

Familiarity with common tools supporting light maintenance.

Knowledge of the regulatory requirements delineated in 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix R.

Firefighting, fire inspection or fire prevention experience.

Hold any valid State of Arizona Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.

Hold the MSA Certified Air Mask Repair Education (CARE) comprehensive certification for SCBA maintenance.

Nuclear experience.

SCBA maintenance certification.

Maintenance experience.

Nuclear requirement:

Any Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (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.

1) Administers the PV Respiratory Maintenance and SCBA program by working with Fire Operations, Security Operations, Plant Operations, RP and Health Services to ensure program compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Periodically evaluates all site affiliated devices are operational and within required specifications. Ensures all support equipment necessary to maintain program operational including associated required maintenance and verifications are available.

2) Validates site has appropriate quantities of affiliated hardware and support equipment in required areas to facilitate emergency use/operation. Ensures all equipment in required areas are rotated and/or maintained compliant with program maintenance, test and replacement requirements.

3) Provides guidance for all qualified personnel in equipment usage. Monitors respiratory equipment life cycles to ensure optimal asset performance while considering the potential for new technological developments. Cultivates relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Regularly reports to management on program status. Advises on issues and opportunities.

4) Provides both short- and long-term budget forecasting needs to leadership team and other stakeholders while validating that proper record keeping is conducted and maintained. Initiates corrective documents for any deficiencies identified within the programs or their associated records.

5) Provides vertical and horizontal feedback to achieve continuous Respiratory Maintenance, SCBA, and Fire Prevention program improvement. Actively participates in and assists with Fire Prevention day-to-day operations as designated.

6) Trains Fire Prevention Operators, Site Operations, Security Operations, RP and Health Services in the practical aspects of Respiratory Maintenance and SCBA program compliance.

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.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.