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Power Plant Trainee

Warsaw, MO · On-site

$37.72/hr

Serves as a Power Plant Trainee completing the generalized portion of the formal Hydroelectric Power Plant Personnel Training Program as prescribed by ER/EP 1130-2-510; which precedes assignment to a ...

NAES

Power Plant Attendant

New Castle, PA · On-site

$35.16/hr

Your scope of responsibility as Power Plant Attendant includes the following primary functions: * Operates and performs operational maintenance on various plant equipment in compliance with ...

NAES Corporation

Power Plant Attendant

New Castle, PA · On-site

$35.16/hr

Your scope of responsibility as Power Plant Attendant includes the following primary functions: * Operates and performs operational maintenance on various plant equipment in compliance with ...

NAES Corporation

Power Plant Attendant

New Castle, PA · On-site

$35.16/hr

Your scope of responsibility as Power Plant Attendant includes the following primary functions: * Operates and performs operational maintenance on various plant equipment in compliance with ...

JCSI

Power Plant Operator

Queens, NY

$50.60 - $55.30/hr

Plant Operator - Power Generation Facility | Queens, NY Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY Pay Range: $50.60 - $55.30/hour Schedule : 12-hour rotating shifts, 5-week modified DuPont schedule ...

City of Bryan, TX

BTU-Power Plant Operator

Bryan, TX · On-site

$28.90/hr

Dansby Power Plant. The position will be actively engaged in a formal training program, approximately 18-24 months long, consisting of classroom, computer-based, and on-the-job training to acquire ...

TekSky

Power Plant Auxiliary Operator

Williams, CA · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

Full Wadham Energy is accepting applications for POWER PLANT AUXILIARY OPERATOR at the Wadham Energy facility - a renewable energy electrical power plant located in Williams, CA. Our company offers a ...

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Power Plant Trainee

US Department of the Army

Warsaw, MO • On-site

$37.72/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

United States Army rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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44th of 49 rated military and defense

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About the Position: Serves as a Power Plant Trainee completing the generalized portion of the formal Hydroelectric Power Plant Personnel Training Program as prescribed by ER/EP 1130-2-510; which precedes assignment to a specific target occupation (Power Plant Operator, Power Plant Electrician, Power Plant Mechanic, or Power Plant Electronics Mechanic, Industrial Equipment Mechanic) and further training as prescribed by the Hydroelectric Power Plant Training Program Manual.Qualifications:Who May Apply: US Citizens
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Serves as a Power Plant Trainee completing the generalized portion of the formal Hydroelectric Power Plant Personnel Training Program as prescribed by ER/EP 1130-2-510; which precedes assignment to a specific target occupation (Power Plant Operator, Power Plant Electrician, Power Plant Mechanic, or Power Plant Electronics Mechanic, Industrial Equipment Mechanic) and further training as prescribed by the Hydroelectric Power Plant Training Program Manual.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): ability to do the work of a Power Plant Trainee I - without more than normal supervision. Candidates must have the ability to perform common tasks of a Power Plant Trainee, such as assist in basic welds, soldering, and reading precision tools like micrometers, blueprint drawings and calipers, assisting of journeymen mixing and pouring concrete. must have the ability to work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  • Physical Effort: Work requires extensive walking, standing, and climbing vertical and inclined ladders and stairs; and some stooping, bending, kneeling, and crawling. Work may be done in awkward and cramped positions which may require the physical endurance to work under poor conditions for prolonged periods of time. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and twisting objects frequently weighing up to and occasionally over 45 pounds. Required to operate large valves, apply servolocks, lift deck hatches, and perform other tasks requiring up to 75 pounds of pulling or turning force. Must have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read fine calibrations; glasses permitted. Ability to distinguish basic colors is required. Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required. An amputation of arm, hand, leg or foot will normally disqualify an applicant for appointment. Any physical condition which would cause the applicant to be a hazard to his/herself or to others is disqualifying.
  • Working Conditions: The principal assignment is to the powerhouse; however the work area may include intake structures, and spillway areas. Work is principally indoors in a well heated, lighted and ventilated environment, but occasional outdoor work exposes employee to usual climate extremes. Exposed to equipment and machinery noises, heights, oils, greases, confined areas, dust, dirt, water, heat and cold, odors, fumes, and moving and/or energized equipment. Occasionally works in proximity to high voltages and currents. Is subject to the discomfort of safety equipment required such as hard-hats and ear plugs. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements, including pulmonary capacity and other routine occupational and pre-employment medical examinations.
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