Arizona Public Service Company
Nuclear Assurance Vendor Audit Team Lead
Arizona Public Service Company, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Overview
Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from Douglas to the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to 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. Role: Nuclear Assurance Vendor Audit Team Lead (ATL) – leads multi-discipline and/or multi-utility internal/external audit teams, both domestically and internationally, ensuring an effective evaluation of the organization and/or supplier.
Qualifications
Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND eight (8) years nuclear power plant experience, of which two (2) years shall be in Quality Assurance (QA). OR Two-year Associate’s Degree AND ten (10) years nuclear power plant experience, of which two (2) years shall be in QA. OR High School/GED AND twelve (12) years nuclear power plant experience, of which two (2) years shall be in QA. Qualified to ANSI N45.2.23 and/or ASME NQA-1-2008 with NQA-1a-2009 Addenda as Lead Auditor. Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications
Qualified to Nuclear Utilities Procurement Issues Corporation (NUPIC) audits and surveys qualification requirements described in NUPIC procedures and processes. Qualified to Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) audits qualification requirements described in NUPIC/NEI procedures and processes. Knowledge of the codes, standards and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills with ability to research regulations and requirements. Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to convey complex/technical content clearly. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Ability to develop and write technical documentation and reports.
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
Successfully completes Nuclear Utilities Procurement Issues Corporation (NUPIC) audits and surveys qualification requirements described in NUPIC procedures and processes. Successfully completes Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) audits qualification requirements described in NUPIC/NEI procedures and processes. Leads multi-discipline/multi-utility audit teams in evaluating the organization’s and/or supplier’s QA Program. Performs audits, surveys and surveillances. Maintains qualifications in accordance with Palo Verde Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) and ASME NQA-1-2008 and NQA-1a-2009. Develops and implements audit plans/checklists, source verifications and coordinates organizational and/or supplier support. Independently reviews results of audits and source surveillances. Provides accurate, complete and timely reports to regulatory agencies, nuclear utilities, nuclear suppliers and Palo Verde senior, executive and line management. Interfaces with station and supplier management, up to and including officers of the company to assess, categorize, evaluate and report conditions adverse to quality. Ensures timely follow-up including evaluations of root cause and effectiveness of corrective actions taken to prevent reoccurrence. Provides technical, programmatic and organizational direction/guidance to supplier and/or organizational personnel. Independently performs source verifications of manufacturing facilities.
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 ITAR (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120). Some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person. All applicants will confirm their status. Information collected will be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws and to comply with laws prohibiting discrimination. For PVNGS, all openings require a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries/affiliates maintain a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This includes all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, refer to EEO is the Law poster and the E-Verify poster. View the employee rights under FMLA. The Company is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and employers must comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements where applicable.
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.
Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours. If off-site, employees must report to FFD at Palo Verde as soon as reasonably practicable, but no more than 120 minutes after notification. Onsite employees have up to 60 minutes to report after notification.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix Job Segment: Nuclear, Power Plant, Sustainability, Energy
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Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from Douglas to the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to 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. Role: Nuclear Assurance Vendor Audit Team Lead (ATL) – leads multi-discipline and/or multi-utility internal/external audit teams, both domestically and internationally, ensuring an effective evaluation of the organization and/or supplier.
Qualifications
Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND eight (8) years nuclear power plant experience, of which two (2) years shall be in Quality Assurance (QA). OR Two-year Associate’s Degree AND ten (10) years nuclear power plant experience, of which two (2) years shall be in QA. OR High School/GED AND twelve (12) years nuclear power plant experience, of which two (2) years shall be in QA. Qualified to ANSI N45.2.23 and/or ASME NQA-1-2008 with NQA-1a-2009 Addenda as Lead Auditor. Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications
Qualified to Nuclear Utilities Procurement Issues Corporation (NUPIC) audits and surveys qualification requirements described in NUPIC procedures and processes. Qualified to Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) audits qualification requirements described in NUPIC/NEI procedures and processes. Knowledge of the codes, standards and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills with ability to research regulations and requirements. Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to convey complex/technical content clearly. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Ability to develop and write technical documentation and reports.
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
Successfully completes Nuclear Utilities Procurement Issues Corporation (NUPIC) audits and surveys qualification requirements described in NUPIC procedures and processes. Successfully completes Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) audits qualification requirements described in NUPIC/NEI procedures and processes. Leads multi-discipline/multi-utility audit teams in evaluating the organization’s and/or supplier’s QA Program. Performs audits, surveys and surveillances. Maintains qualifications in accordance with Palo Verde Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) and ASME NQA-1-2008 and NQA-1a-2009. Develops and implements audit plans/checklists, source verifications and coordinates organizational and/or supplier support. Independently reviews results of audits and source surveillances. Provides accurate, complete and timely reports to regulatory agencies, nuclear utilities, nuclear suppliers and Palo Verde senior, executive and line management. Interfaces with station and supplier management, up to and including officers of the company to assess, categorize, evaluate and report conditions adverse to quality. Ensures timely follow-up including evaluations of root cause and effectiveness of corrective actions taken to prevent reoccurrence. Provides technical, programmatic and organizational direction/guidance to supplier and/or organizational personnel. Independently performs source verifications of manufacturing facilities.
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 ITAR (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120). Some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person. All applicants will confirm their status. Information collected will be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws and to comply with laws prohibiting discrimination. For PVNGS, all openings require a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries/affiliates maintain a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This includes all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, refer to EEO is the Law poster and the E-Verify poster. View the employee rights under FMLA. The Company is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and employers must comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements where applicable.
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.
Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours. If off-site, employees must report to FFD at Palo Verde as soon as reasonably practicable, but no more than 120 minutes after notification. Onsite employees have up to 60 minutes to report after notification.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix Job Segment: Nuclear, Power Plant, Sustainability, Energy
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