Power Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Journey-Level

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position could be hired as a journey-level position if the documentation, certificates, outlined training curriculum, and references can be provided to prove journey-level experience. This position is part of a formal Power Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship administered by Colorado Springs Utilities. As such, the pay for this position will begin at $34.73/hr. and will progress throughout the duration of the apprenticeship based on the pay schedule below (subject to change). A person could be placed in an advanced step within the apprenticeship program based on their previous experience. While an Apprentice at Colorado Springs Utilities, you are not eligible to apply to any other positions at Colorado Springs Utilities. You may be required to rotate to other Energy Supply Power Plants.

Requirements

A high school diploma or a GED is required

Nice To Haves

Completion of a certified Department of Labor apprenticeship in Power Plant Maintenance is highly valued
Experience working in an Electric Generation Power Plant environment is highly valued
Experience with rigging and crane work is preferred

Responsibilities

Performing major overhauls and repairs on heat recovery steam generators, boilers, gas turbines, steam turbines, pumps, cooling towers, air-cooled condensers, and other major equipment
Troubleshooting and repair of power plant systems and equipment
Performing inspections- there will be lots involved in this sector… including repair on plant systems and equipment (high-pressure steam piping/ high-pressure gas piping), valves, heat exchangers, water treatment equipment, fans, and gearboxes
Operation of hydraulic and pneumatic torquing tools… and remember- safety is our NUMBER ONE priority
Responding to mechanical and welding emergencies…we need someone who is flexible and can be shifted in work as need be
Predictive maintenance practices, including vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and ultrasound
Use of precision measuring equipment such as dial indicators, OD and ID micrometers, and dial calipers
Reading blueprints, as well as piping and instrument diagrams

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness