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.
The 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.
(May not be located in Arizona; position not eligible for nuclear premium if ACAD is not obtained. If ACAD is obtained, will need to reside within 2 hours of the plant.)
1) Successfully completes Nuclear Utilities Procurement Issues Corporation (NUPIC) audits and surveys qualification requirements described in NUPIC procedures and processes.
2) Successfully completes Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) audits qualification requirements described in NUPIC/NEI procedures and processes.
3) 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.
4) Develops and implements audit plans/checklists, source verifications and coordinates organizational and/or supplier support.
5) 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.
6) Interfaces with station and supplier management, up to and including officers of the company to assess, categorize, evaluate and report conditions adverse to quality.
7) Ensures timely follow-up including evaluations of root cause and effectiveness of corrective actions taken to prevent reoccurrence.
8) Provides technical, programmatic and organizational direction/guidance to supplier and/or organizational personnel.
9) Independently performs source verifications of manufacturing facilities.
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.