Apprentice Plant Attendant/ Advanced Step Plant Attendant
We anticipate the need for one or more Apprentice Plant Attendant(s) or Advanced Step Plant Attendant(s) at the Bayfront Steam Plant located in Ashland, Wisconsin. The hourly pay for the position is as follows depending on who our top candidate(s) are:
1st Step: $22.51
2nd Step: $24.39
3rd Step: $26.26
4th Step: $28.14
5th Step: $30.02
6th Step: $31.89
7th Step: $33.77
8th Step: $35.64
Summary
Assists in the operation of boilers and associated equipment. Performs duties in all plant departments as required and directed. Able to gain the necessary knowledge and skills through worksite and formal training for upgrading to higher operating responsibilities. The employee will be expected to complete the apprenticeship program and training as established by the Apprenticeship Committee. Will be 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.
Minimum Requirements:
1) High School Diploma or GED.
2) Must have basic computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
3) Must have the ability to intelligently communicate constructively with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.
4) Must be able to work with minimal supervisor, have strong leadership and teamwork skills.
5) Must be customer focused, have good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Special Requirements:
1) Must agree to rotating shifts
2) Must pass physical and pulmonary function test and must abide by respirator policy.
3) Callouts, and overtime including weekends and holidays is required.
4) May be required to accept temporary assignments at other plants, as directed, by plant management
5) Must successfully pass the EEI Plant Personnel Test
6) 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.
7) Relocation to immediate area of Ashland, WI will be employee's responsibility. Must reside within 20 mile radius of Bay Front Plant within the first 6 months of hire
8) A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.
Preferred
1) Additional technical training and/or experience with boiler, steam turbine and overall power plant operation.
2) Experience working with mechanical equipment, machinery and heavy equipment.