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Infinium

Plant Maintenance Technician

Pecos, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $29.25/hr

You will work closely with the Maintenance team, field operators, engineers, and plant leadership ... Trade/Technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field preferred * Journeyperson Industrial ...

AEG

MEP Apprentice

Houston, TX · On-site

... operating systems. Duties include semi-skilled tasks, which often require heavy lifting, a high ... Perform work in a manner consistent with plant safety, housekeeping standards and quality checks.

ASM Global

MEP Apprentice

Houston, TX · On-site

... operating systems. Duties include semi-skilled tasks, which often require heavy lifting, a high ... Perform work in a manner consistent with plant safety, housekeeping standards and quality checks.

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What is the difference between Plant Operator Apprentice vs Plant Operator?

AspectPlant Operator ApprenticePlant Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job training, possibly technical certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent, relevant certifications, experience
Work EnvironmentTraining sites, plant facilities, supervised environmentOperational plant settings, shift work, hands-on roles
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities, manufacturing, energy sectorsUtilities, manufacturing, energy sectors

The Plant Operator Apprentice is in training, gaining skills and certifications to become a fully qualified Plant Operator. The Apprentice role involves supervised work and learning, while the Plant Operator is fully responsible for operating equipment independently. Both roles are common in utility and manufacturing industries, with the apprenticeship serving as a pathway to full employment.

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DOD Skillbridge Internship - Patrol to Power

NRG Energy

Jewett, TX • On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Internship

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

This position is governed by a local union contract.

Roles Available:  

  • Mechanic Apprentice
  • Plant Operator Trainee 
  • I&C Apprentice 

Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public. 
  • Knowledgeable of environmental rules and regulations, and effectively apply them to all work situations. 
  • Installs, maintains tests, inspects, and repairs generating station equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels. 
  • Replaces bearings, packing in pumps and valves, shaft seals, sleeves, seats, and other miscellaneous parts used in plant equipment. 
  • Works with mechanics and skill enhancement employees to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures. 
  • Perform safety related duties such as accepting work authorizations, hot work permits, confined space entry permits, etc. 
  • Ability to use hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, sledgehammers, etc). 
  • Ability to use shop tools (i.e. power saws, drills, drill presses, and lathes). 

Minimum Job Requirements: 

  • High school diploma or GED 
  • 2 years of military experience in mechanical maintenance repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of pumps, turbines, auxiliary equipment or engines OR machine shop equipment experience including inspection and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, fabricating and diagnostics. 
  • Valid State Driver's License 
  • Successful applicant must receive a rating of "recommended" on the NRG Pre-Employment Skills Assessment test. 

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.  To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.  EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability

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At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Industry

Oil and coal products manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

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