Lubrication Lab Technician

The Lubrication Lab Technician performs lubrication and material testing and screening analysis of lubrication and plant materials for the purpose of condition monitoring and material dedication. Lubricant testing works in concert with our overall preventative maintenance strategy to renew and monitor plant equipment. Implements necessary testing which allows the organization to minimize operational risk and maximize reliability by understanding lubricant chemistry and machinery wear.

• High school graduate or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years of working experience in lab or maintenance craft positions, of which one (1) year must be related technical training
• (Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.)

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• 2yrs+ experience with lubricant testing techniques, practices, and/or testing instruments
• Lubrication Technical Certification
• A.S. Chemistry or B.S. for Sr Lube Tech
• SWMS experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Valid Driver's license

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.

• Performs testing of lubricants and other plant material ensuring compliance with Palo Verde procedures and technical specifications.
• Documents results in the qualified database and communicates results to Engineering or via inspection reports as appropriate.
• Monitors, reviews and screens test results for trends, abnormalities and conformance to documented specifications.
• Participates in and implements the lubrication testing program to ensure that valid analytical results are obtained and documented.
• Manages dry waste, waste oil, mixed waste, in accordance with station procedures by coordinating removal with the appropriate work groups.
• Operates and maintains analytical instrumentation.
• Tracks and coordinates calibration of lab instrumentation and provides repair or technical guidance for the repair of lab instrumentation.
• Participates in training programs, seminars and successfully completes documented training program requirements.

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.