Nuclear Training Instructor Tech - I&C

Date: Oct 21, 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

The Technical Nuclear Training Instructor develops, maintains and delivers accredited training courses for plant employees in technical specialty area of I&C that complies with applicable NRC regulations and is consistent with INPO Accreditation Objectives and Criteria.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma/GED AND four (4) years of direct job-related technical experience AND a minimum of 2 years at a Journeyman Level or Fully Qualified Shift Technician.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

Hands on I&C experience.

Nuclear plant experience.

Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Nuclear Requirements

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.

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.

Major Accountabilities

1) Executes all phases of a Systematic Approach to Training by identifying and defining training and job scope needs that enhance line performance through various analysis processes.

2) Designs and develops learning and development curriculum.

3) Integrates industry best practices materials and lessons learned by experts.

4) Utilizes current instructional technology and strategies such as virtual learning, vision, computer-based training (CBT) and dynamic learning activities.

5) Implements learning events and programs by delivering classroom training.

6) Develops and maintains training program schedules, task lists and other program documents required to meet ACAD requirements.

7) Evaluates training curriculum and program to determine if student and organization needs are met and implemented appropriately.

8) Supervises students in all training settings to ensure standards of conduct prescribed on Nuclear Training Department procedures are met.

9) Reinforces management standards and expectations in all training settings.

10) Performs self-assessments and observations of line activities to identify strengths and weaknesses needing corrective action.

11) Partners with line management to manage and monitor training programs.

12) Maintains technical knowledge and skills in assigned discipline.

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.

Hybrid Role:

This position combines working in the office and at home, based on the needs of the business. The schedule will be determined with the hired employee and leadership, but the ultimate decision is the company's.

Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours. Employees, if off-site, 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

Job Segment: Nuclear, Power Plant, Sustainability, Energy