Temporary Power Plant Apprentice

## Temporary Power Plant Apprentice Apply:
Decker Creek Power Station:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 19, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
JR105336
** About This Position
** Under direct supervision, operate, maintain, or repair equipment in one of the following areas: demonstrated ability in maintenance of electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation/control equipment or ability to operate power plant equipment and assist with executing work plans.##
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* Job Description:

**# Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
* The Power Plant Apprentice is an entry-level position for candidates to demonstrate an aptitude for performing duties of one or more Power Plant Crafts.
* Under direct supervision the following is required for apprenticeship competency of the OPERATIONS craft:
* Reads meters and records data at specified intervals in appropriate logs and computers.
* Immediately reports malfunctioning equipment of abnormal meter readings/equipment performance to the supervisor.
* Implements some limited plant operating procedures.
* Assists other operations employees on shift to insure successful start-up, operation, and shutdown of units.

Under direct supervision the following is required for apprenticeship competency of the MECHANICAL craft:
* Assists with installing, repairing and maintaining structural or mechanical equipment at the plant including, turbines; pumps; piping systems; boilers; cooling towers; condensers; scrubber; pressure vessels; and all other associated systems and equipment to maintain efficient plant production of electrical energy.
* Provide assistance with routine preventative maintenance on all assigned machinery and equipment and check equipment for wear and possible down time to prevent major problems and emergency shutdowns.
* May assist in operation of machines such as drill press; grinders and power saws in repairing; rebuilding and maintaining power plant machinery and equipment.

Under direct supervision the following is required for apprenticeship competency of the ELECTRICAL craft:
* Assist in maintenance and calibrating electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, main generator, voltage regulator, exciter, protection circuits and relays, in plant transformers, bushings, transfer switches, and other electrical devices.
* Assist with preventive maintenance to insure continuity of electrical service.
* Assist with installation of wire and cable.

Under direct supervision the following is required for apprenticeship competency of the INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL craft:
* Assist with installing, calibrating, testing, and maintaining protective circuits, computers, metering, monitoring, and control systems on boilers, turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary equipment.
* Assist with removing, dismantling; cleaning; maintaining; and assembling instruments.
* Assist with the execution of best practices determined by others to repair equipment.## Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.## Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
* Knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures for removing equipment from service for maintenance.
* Knowledge of proper methods and procedures used in cleaning work area and equipment.
* Knowledge of safety rules.
* Ability to make simple gauge readings.
* Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
* Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
* Ability to work in extreme environments. (Hot or Cold)
* Ability to climb ladders and work in a noisy environment.
* Ability to lift 50 pounds.
* Ability to wear a respirator where work environment requires.
* Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts if work assignment requires.
* Ability to sit in front of a computer control console for a 12 hour shift if work assignment requires.
* Ability to use various hand and power tools.##

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.## Licenses and Certifications

Required:

None.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Trade School training and/or certification
* Experience in an industrial or mechanical field.
* Experience with hand and power tools.
* Knowledge of…