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Turbine Operator Training Apprentice

Job Description

Department: Power Generation

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary Non-Exempt

Reports To: Turbine Operations Manager

Location: Multiple states within the U.S. Amount of Travel Required: >95%

Work Schedule:

During Training: (first 9 weeks) – Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Rotational: Thursday - Wednesday; 2 weeks on / 2 week off 

Positions Supervised: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision and / or advisement, the Turbine Operator Training Apprentice takes all classroom and hands-on training to become proficient and graduate to the Turbine Operator Training – Operator Level 1 role. For this to happen the apprentice must pass a written examination, complete all required logs, and demonstrate proficiency in stand-alone operation and maintenance of Evolution owned or rented gas turbine packages and related equipment for the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "May.")

• Punctually attends all required training and actively participate.
• Learns to operate and maintain gas turbine packages and other related equipment.
• Learns how to maintain good housekeeping practices of power gen operational areas.
• Learns trouble shooting oversite on gas turbine and human machine interfaces.
• Learn and understand proper utilization and application of available software.
• Conducts work in accordance with safety rules, standard operating procedures, and workplace policies.
• Learns to evaluate the operational readiness of gas turbine and related equipment.
• May aid in implementation of more efficient working tasks.
• May assist with installation and commissioning of gas turbine packages and related equipment.
• Learns to perform external visual checks of equipment, including but not limited walkaround inspections.
• Completes all required logs tied to learning objectives and process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required. Employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
• Daily in person, predictable attendance.
• Proficient in the spoken English language.*

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Technical Certification or Degree. An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• High School Diploma or GED accepted with applicable experience.
• Instrumentation and/or electrical knowledge or experience a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend fundamental English.
• Ability to read electrical/controls drawings.
• Ability to attend, participate, and successfully complete the scheduled New Hire Safety training, including but not limited to H2S, Powered Industrial, and basic First Aid and CPR training.
• Attends and successfully completes annual safety recertification training.
• Ability to work within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to take instruction well and interact with other employees in a positive manner within the framework of assigned work groups.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Fully knowledgeable, compliant and takes initiative to promote and work with digital platforms including Active Learner, Paycom, KPA, and other company mandated systems. For new hires, ability to quickly learn company platforms.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate in a technical manner with clients.
• Fundamental knowledge of equipment controls and logic.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCEMENT: (Promotions may occur only after the following qualifications have been satisfied. Promotions are not guaranteed and are subject to availability of position openings.)

• Time in Position: Minimum 6 months.
• Successful graduation of program to next level.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in operational environments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. When required to go to a wellsite, employees will rideshare with multiple employees. Work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio up to 85 dB and inclement weather, including typical and atypical outdoor elements and extreme cold and hot weather temperatures. Given these conditions, employees are required to wear company mandated and issued personal protective equipment (PPE) (fire retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection and safety gloves) and must strictly adhere to all safety policies. Turbine Operators are regularly required to lift heavy objects; therefore, Turbine Operator Training Apprentice must be able to lift 49 lbs. independently and 50-100 lbs. with a team lift.

Work hours may include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on job demands.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require 
exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations 
environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This 
provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or 
otherwise prevent employees from speaking non-English languages, provided that such employees are 
able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the company’s expectations and 
business objectives.

English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:
•  Understand all health and safety communications
•  Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge
•  Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees
•  Comprehend all operational and safety procedures
•  Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and 
Emergencies
•  Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications
•  Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and 
colleagues
•  Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication
 

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Last Reviewed 09/2025