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Date: Nov 23, 2024

Location: TONOPAH, AZ, US, 85354

Company: APS

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

APS Palo Verde is looking for Health Physicist Summer Intern t o join their team in Tonopah , AZ at the Palo Verde Generating Station.

The Health Physicist Summer Intern will have the opportunity to acquire broad experience in practicing and learning Radiation Safety and Operations, Radiological Effluent Monitoring, ALARA, Environmental, Dosimetry and Health Physics fundamentals in real work settings. The intern will work closely with experienced professionals within Radiation Protection and contribute to various projects.

Responsibilities are not limited to but may include the following:

• Assist in monitoring and measuring radiation levels in various areas of the plant.

• Participate in routine surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

• Performs radiological engineering analyses of data.

• Analyze data related to radiation exposure and provide reports

• Help maintain records of radiation measurements, safety training, and compliance activities.

• Collaborate on special projects related to radiation safety and health physics research.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and license commitments.

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The Palo Verde Summer internship is a paid 10 week program starting in May, ending in July. Qualified students will receive housing during the program

During the 10 weeks at Palo Verde the intern will be equipped with the tools needed to thrive and be challenged with meaningful individual and group projects. They will get support from leaders who will help them succeed. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in a New Hire Orientation, Professional Development opportunities and company tours to learn more about Palo Verde and Arizona Public Service.

At APS, we embrace the title intern and provide you with unique opportunities to make an impact on our business, apply today!

Program Features and Benefits

• Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying education to short term projects

• Exposure and opportunities to meet with members of our Senior Leadership Team and learn about their personal experiences

• In-depth education on our organization, our industry and how energy companies make money

• A comprehensive understanding of the energy industry and real insight into the variety of career tracks that are available within many utility organization

• A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your prospective internship(s)

• The chance to shadow professionals in a variety of disciplines throughout the department

• Professional and personal development activities and ongoing feedback and coaching on performance

• Networking events with peers and members of our management team

• Presentation of your summer project results to Senior Leadership Team and the opportunity to gain insightful feedback regarding your achievements

Minimum Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university undergraduate program in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline.

• GPA of 3.0 or higher

  Unofficial transcripts must be attached to your online application at the time of submittal to be considered.

  Nuclear requirement: 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. This is a condition of employment at PVNGS. Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing policy guide are applicable to all PVNGS employees.

Major Accountabilities

1) Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs. May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations and studies.

2) Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews. Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.

3) Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.

4) Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.

5) Performs other related duties as required.

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 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).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Plant/Field Role:

This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site, due to the nature of work.

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.