Description
Summary
Palo Verde Generating Station performs reload core design, core thermal-hydraulics, and non-LOCA safety analysis internally. The Engineer II performs engineering design, modifications, economic and analytical support for various engineering programs and projects. Performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis. Work is performed with general guidance over specific engineering design, modifications, and technical assistance. Provides limited technical guidance and leadership to others as needed. May be subject to shift work.
Minimum Requirements
- A four-year Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) AND two (2) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
- Approved Engineer degrees: Physics, Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science, Chemical.
- (A four-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered an automatic equivalent for a B.S. degree in Engineering. A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management).
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications
- Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
- Greater than one year of experience in the nuclear industry. Experience in core design, core thermal-hydraulics, or safety analysis.
- Knowledge of programming languages and tools such as FORTRAN, PERL, AWK/SED, C, PYTHON, and Visual Basic.
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, including remaining within the required response time of the plant while on duty.
- 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
- Analyzes and prepares a variety of data, technical reviews and evaluations, trend analyses, short to long-range technology assessments, products and services, investigations, product/specification verifications to aid decision making.
- May present findings to a diverse group of management, internal staff, customers, vendors, etc.
- Identifies, communicates and advocates resolution of technical concerns while adhering to sound engineering principles during evaluation / resolution of the conditions.
- Challenges conditions and decisions when needed to ensure plant systems, engineering designs, project controls and oversight of work has high technical quality, is cost effective, in compliance with established standards, codes and regulations, maintains future reliability, satisfies customer requirements, budget and schedules to meet or exceed all reasonable or agreed upon customer service levels.
- Interfaces with customers or cross organizational team members to assess their needs, determine the scope of the project, obtain necessary data to make key decisions which may require consultation with external or internal customers or employees.
- May provide oversight of engineering technical programs by managing the program requirements, working with cross organizational partners, reviewing and internalizing operating experience and coordinating corrective actions to ensure engineering program elements continue to remain healthy.
- Provides support for projects and modifications that will increase operating efficiency.
- May review design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements.
- May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning, designing, scheduling and coordinating all facets of the project.
- Checks and reviews standard analysis, evaluations, and investigations of others.
- May provide technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
- Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments.
- Maintains high individual level of engineering technical capabilities and expertise by formal education, self-study, and awareness of technology advances.
Contact
APS
400 North 5th Street
Phoenix
Arizona États-Unis
www.aps.com
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