Power Plant Trainee

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How to Apply

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• Trainees will be hired to meet the future needs of USACE.
• The program of study for the first year will be standard for all trainees and will address general knowledge required of journeymen working in a hydroelectric power plant.
• Trainees must complete all parts of a four-year Training and Development Program for Hydroelectric Power Plant Personnel to be promoted.
• Parts I and II of the training program consist of rotational on-the-job training, instruction, text assignments, and Plant Equipment Studies.
• Trainees receive specific orientation, guidance and instructions on aspects of hydroelectric power station operation and maintenance through training in the craft specialty during the formal training program.
• Classroom study and on-the-job work assignments are coordinated to relate basic theories to practical application of operation and maintenance activities of hydroelectric projects and are closely reviewed to assure satisfactory performance.
• Trainees are responsible for meeting and maintaining standards of Federal employment, learning the study material, and having the ability to do the work required in the trade.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• A pre-employment drug test is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires incumbent to sign an employment and mobility agreement upon entrance into the position of Hydropower Trainee in the South Atlantic Division Hydropower Training Program.
• After two years the trainee will be crafted routes as a Hydroelectric Mechanic, Electrician or Operator as determined by the needs of the project.