Apprentice Mechanic

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Job Summary :

An Apprentice Mechanic working under the direction of a Journeyman Mechanic and / or Maintenance Supervisor, performs the duties of a Mechanic and attends the apprenticeship training classes.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Learn and practice safe methods and procedures for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and protection of the public per NRG / Plant Operations Policies, and OSHA standards.
• Follow all Federal, State, and Company guidelines to protect and preserve the environment.
• Develop mechanical knowledge and skills through classroom and on-the-job training.
• Works with other crafts or contractors.
• Install, maintain, test, inspect, and repair generating station equipment including but not limited to, boilers, turbines, pumps, control valves, compressors, condensers, heat exchangers, bearings, centrifugal fans, couplings, sight glasses, strainers, and filters, pneumatic / hydraulic / mechanical actuators, and motor operated valves.

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Please Note :   Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and / or experience and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement covering this position.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.  EOE AA M / F / Protected Veteran Status / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http : / / www.eeoc.gov / employers / upload / poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf)

Official description on file with Talent.