Metrology Technician Sr

Date: Sep 3, 2025

Location: TONOPAH, AZ, US, 85354

Company: APS

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

Provide technical leadership in the calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE).

Provide Metrology consulting services to all departments.

Provides technical assistance and consultation for measurement problems to all Metrology Lab disciplines.

Performs research necessary to establish calibration methods for new devices.

Provides direction and problem resolution to Metrology Technicians.

Identifies input on needed revisions and reviews proposed revisions to M&TE calibration procedures.

Calibrates troubleshoots and repairs Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) using advanced Metrology principles and laboratory calibration standards.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Seven (7) years experience in a metrology laboratory.

Basic math and science skills are required to include calculations with fractions, ratios, decimals, scientific notation; some college chemistry and physics beneficial and operating principles of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) and calibration standards.

Successful completion of Job Qualification cards (JQC's) or On The Job (OTJ) training in specific areas of the lab are required in order to qualify as an independent metrology technician.

The understanding of physical and relational principles behind the operation of measurement devices is essential.

This meets or exceeds ANSI 3.1, 4.5.2.

EEI MASS test administered.

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

1) Perform calibration and repair of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) and ensure that calibrations are documented in accordance with required procedures and regulations, so that the possible impact of that equipment on Nuclear Safety Related equipment can be evaluated.

2) Perform receipt inspections of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE), verifying that the certifications and calibrations provided by the vendor meet the requirements of the Purchase Order (or contact) and that Regulatory Requirements are met.

3) Study technical manuals, contact equipment vendors, and perform other research as necessary to develop and approve Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) calibration procedures and instructions and ensure that they meet the calibration needs of PVNGS.

4) Study technical manuals, contact equipment vendors, and perform other research as necessary to assist Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) users in specifying and determining the proper Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) to perform testing on plant equipment.

5) Provide technical consultation and training to Calibration Technician in Training and the Calibration Technician I in the performance of calibrations and repairs of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE).

6) Perform Out of Tolerance evaluations for impact on Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) calibrated using a Calibration Standard found to be Out of Tolerance when re-calibrated.

7) Participate in required training.

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).

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.

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.

A physical ability 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

Plant/Field Role:

This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site, due to the nature of work.

Any PVGS employee may be called upon for random Fitness For Duty Testing (FFD) during scheduled working hours. Employees must report to FFD at Palo Verde as soon as reasonably practicable, but no more than 120 minutes after being notified. Employees who are onsite when notified will have no more than 60 minutes to report after being notified.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

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