Apprentice Plant Attendant - Becker, MN
About The Position
Assists in the operation, maintenance, and inspection of boilers, turbine generators, air quality control, and auxiliary equipment. Must possess the applicable Minnesota State Boiler's License. A Special boiler license is required within forty-five (45) days of being assigned to the apprenticeship, a Second-Class Grade "A" License after (1) year of operating experience and First-Class Grade "A” License will be required after three (3) years of operating experience. Must have a reasonable level of learning ability to develop understanding of generating plant operations and procedures. Must have the ability to intelligently communicate constructively with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.
Requirements
- Must pass the Edison Electric Institute POSS/MASS EEI Test.
- Must possess the applicable Minnesota State Boiler's License.
- A Minnesota Engineer Special boiler license is required within forty-five (45) days of being assigned to the apprenticeship, a Minnesota Engineer 2nd Class Grade “A” License Boiler license after 1 year of experience and a Minnesota Engineer 1st Class Grade “A” after 3 years of experience.
- Must have a reasonable level of learning ability to develop an understanding of steam plant operations and procedures.
- Must have the ability to intelligently communicate constructively with plant personnel, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to work a rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays.
- Must be willing to accept overtime as needed.
- Will be required to successfully complete regular training as part of the apprenticeship and continuing training thereafter.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
Nice To Haves
- Education in Power Plant Technologies or Previous Power Plant experience
Responsibilities
- Assists in the operation, maintenance, and inspection of boilers, turbine generators, air quality control, and auxiliary equipment.
- Complete the "Power Plant Fundamentals" course sponsored by the Power Production Department during this apprenticeship.
- Function under written plant operating and maintenance procedures as appropriate, assist in their preparation and document records as required by management.
- Perform duties of work, when necessary, from scaffolding and catwalks in high and confined areas.
- Be thoroughly familiar with plant operating procedures and equipment including pollution control equipment and be capable of making sound decisions in any plant emergency situation.
- Accept temporary assignments at other plants as prescribed by plant management.
Benefits
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Additional days off
- Sick Time
- Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
