Apprentice Maintenance Mechanic

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $43.32 - $48.41

Through independent study, attendance in prescribed vocational courses, and hands‑on process experience, as outlined in the apprenticeship program, the employee must demonstrate steady progress in acquisition of journey worker capabilities to repair and maintain equipment in all electric generating stations and associated equipment.

• Repair and maintain various processes and equipment associated with all BWL facilities such as fuel system equipment; boiler systems, RO systems and associated equipment such as pumps, fans, pre‑heaters, heaters, regulators/valves, turbine system equipment such as E.H.U. system, filters, various types of seals, and steam packing, etc.
• Maintain condensate system and related equipment; wastewater treatment system equipment; cooling tower system equipment; hydro systems including dams and flood gates; various types of pumps; and generating system equipment such as hydro system, exciters, G.E.X., etc.; as well as various other miscellaneous plant equipment.
• Lubricate and perform routine oil changes on equipment.
• Use the tools of the trade to perform journey worker duties of millwright, machine repair, and tool and die.
• Use tools such as gas welder, cutoff and chain saw, submersible pumps, oxyacetylene and Mapp torch kit; gas drill, hammer‑drill, impact wrenches, various pneumatic and hydraulic tools; pipe‑threading and pipe‑bending tools; measuring tools including micrometers and calipers; and rigging tools such as chain falls, pullers, trolleys, A‑frames, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Operate mobile equipment such as trucks, cranes, worker lifts, scissor lifts, mobile welding unit, air compressors, etc., requiring use of hand and foot controls.
• Perform all tasks safely, keeping individual safety and the safety of those around you uppermost in mind.
• Climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Communicate capably through speech and in writing.
• Follow BWL safety manual and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Attend training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA and NFPA 54, 55 and 56.
• Be willing to work any shift, weekends, and rotating weekly standby.
• Perform other duties necessitated by job responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualified in Pre‑Apprenticeship Pool:
  Math
  - Level 4, Reading
  - Level 5, Writing
  - Level 6.
• Good BWL work record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office 365.

• Climb and work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Have good visual acuity for reading blueprints and operating rigging and lifting equipment such as cranes, fork trucks, manlift, etc.
• Good hearing is necessary to localize sounds and hear conversations in noisy environments.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Must be respirator certified and fit tested.
• Job requires sitting approximately 10 % of time, standing about 60 % of the time, and walking about 30 % of the time; longest period without a break is 2 hours.

All temperature and humidity ranges. Dust levels can be high, requiring occasional wearing of respirators. Possible exposure to coal dust, fly ash, asbestos and lead. Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

• Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long‑term disability, employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, Life Lock anti‑theft, long‑term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL’s Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5 000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
• Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100 % company paid…