Plant Attendant Apprentice - French Island Plant - La Crosse, WI

Xcel EnergyLa Crosse, WI
$29 - $44Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the operation, maintenance and inspection of boilers, turbine generators and auxiliary equipment. Also work in the plant’s recovery facility "RDF Plant" throughout apprenticeship and Journeyman Status. Must be able to work in confined spaces under varying climatic conditions, including working at high heights from scaffoldings and floor gratings. Follow written plant operating procedures, and, as appropriate, assist in the preparation and document records as required by management. Required, through training, to be thoroughly familiar with plant operating procedures and equipment, including pollution control equipment, and be capable of making sound decisions in any plant emergency.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Experience working with mechanical equipment, machinery and heavy equipment.
  • Ability to intelligently communicate constructively with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervisor, have strong leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Customer focused, have good organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Must agree to rotating shifts.
  • Must pass physical and pulmonary function test and must abide by respirator policy.
  • Callouts, and overtime including weekends and holidays is required.
  • Must successfully pass the EEI Plant Personnel Test.
  • Must complete the "Power Plant Fundamental" course sponsored by Xcel Academy during this apprenticeship and the employee is subject to all provisions of the Apprenticeship Training program as agreed by Company and local Union.
  • A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.

Nice To Haves

  • Additional technical training and/or experience with boiler, steam turbine and overall power plant operation is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the operation, maintenance and inspection of boilers, turbine generators and auxiliary equipment.
  • Work in the plant’s recovery facility "RDF Plant" throughout apprenticeship and Journeyman Status.
  • Work in confined spaces under varying climatic conditions, including working at high heights from scaffoldings and floor gratings.
  • Follow written plant operating procedures.
  • Assist in the preparation and document records as required by management.
  • Become thoroughly familiar with plant operating procedures and equipment, including pollution control equipment.
  • Be capable of making sound decisions in any plant emergency.

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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