Mechanic Journeyman (Redhawk Power Plant)

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable 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

As a Mechanic Journeyman at the RedHawk Power Plant, you will support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of electrical energy by performing mechanical maintenance and repair of power plant equipment including assembly and disassembly of equipment, investigating and correcting plant issues by utilizing mechanical and additional/optional skills as required. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment. Performs other duties as assigned.   Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Be at least 18-years of age or older Must successfully complete Mechanic Apprenticeship or demonstration of equivalent skills and knowledge. Qualify as a Mechanic or equivalent plus qualify in two additional skill sets based on current Plant needs. These are: (Plate Welder, HVAC, Crane Operator (As needed), or Asbestos/Insulator and Basic Electrical) Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) of headquarters Reasonable and necessary overtime will be required. Shift work may be required. This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less Additional Information

1. Reads work orders, technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams related to the work assignment. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment. 2. Knowledge of APM and safety standards related to mechanical work such as personal protective equipment, hazardous material handling, asbestos containing material (ACM) awareness, MSDS, confined space entry, LOTO procedures, ladder safety, rigging and hand signals, and all material contained in the Accident Prevention Manual. 3. The safe use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools and measuring devices. 4. The safe operation of rigging for moving equipment with mobile equipment and lifting devices. 5. Performs preliminary testing of equipment such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging using vibration meters and heat guns. 136 6. Inspects internal parts of mechanical equipment for defects, excessive wear, and broken parts by visually examining parts and by using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices. 7. Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines corrective action checking blueprints and repair manuals. 8. Aligns parts of the mechanical equipment utilizing industry best practices and techniques, torques nuts and bolts, positions parts to set specified LOTOs between moving and stationary parts using hand and power tools, lifting devices, jigs and measuring devices. 9. Reassembles internal parts including bushings, bearings, sleeves, rings, liners, mechanical seals, packing and gears; reassembles housing, and installs the mechanical equipment back in the system. 10. Performs overhaul and repair related to mechanical maintenance work on boilers, generators, steam and combustion turbines, pulverizes, large compressors, and boiler feed pumps as a member of a work team involving the safe coordination of multiple projects in close proximity,