Apprentice to 1st Class Power Production Worker Milton - Green Mountain Power

GENERAL SUMMARY (What is done and why.)

The Power Production Worker Apprentice position is primarily responsible for developing the technical skills necessary for safely operating, repairing, and maintaining hydro, wind, solar, diesel, and gas turbine units and associated auxiliary systems at power production plants. Work is varied in nature and the incumbent applies basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance technologies to the work performed. Incumbent works under immediate supervision and in compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned, as necessary.)

Serves as an apprentice member in a team effort to safely operate, repair, and maintain hydro, wind, solar, synch condenser, diesel, and gas turbine units and associated auxiliary systems. Makes routine inspections of power generation facilities and all associated infrastructure including but not limited to dams, rubber bladders, forebays, penstocks, waterways, and fuel storage areas; identifies and resolves any problems to keep plants operational. Installs and removes flashboards. Under direct qualified supervision may perform switching for maintenance and sectionalizing. Maintains plant buildings, grounds and roadways as directed. Required to act safely and courteously conducive to good public relations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Minimum education, experience, technical and communication skill levels, and licenses/certificates normally required to perform the duties of this position.)

Basic knowledge of power production plant mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance principles including safety and regulatory requirements.

Basic knowledge of hazardous material handling regulations and environmental regulations related to the maintenance and operation of power generation facilities.

Valid Vermont driver's license with a driving record suitable for insurability.

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

General computer skills including email and spreadsheets.

Must advance to Power Production Worker Class 1 within 4 years upon starting role.

Must have the ability to serve and satisfy internal and external customers and be a strong customer service advocate for the company.

Must live within a 35-minute commute of the facility in which the position is located.

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a two-year technical degree or certificate program, or an equivalent in related experience with GMP (3 years).

WORKING CONDITIONS (Typical working conditions associated with this type of work and environmental hazards, if any, which may be encountered in performing the duties of this position.)

Internal work is normally performed in a plant environment, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes, and gases is limited. Noise level is occasionally high and includes sounds of turbines, engines, and power equipment (tools, etc.). Work involves potential exposure to bodily injury from moving mechanical parts, electric shock, and toxic or caustic chemical agents while performing preventive maintenance to buildings or equipment. Occasionally work is performed in small, cramped workspace, at heights up to 150 feet, and around water.

External work is frequently performed where there is exposure to outside atmospheric conditions or extreme heat/cold or moisture and exposure to traffic while performing plant or dam maintenance functions. Occasionally work is performed in small, cramped workspaces, at heights up to 150 feet, around water, on uneven and slippery terrains in unsafe environments near rivers.

Special work can occasionally require the incumbent to be on call after hours and on weekends to respond to emergency calls regarding plant operation and maintenance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical effort generally associated with this position.)

Work involves standing and walking for most of the time, and occasionally requires working at heights up to 150 feet above ground. Work routinely includes pushing, pulling, or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds such as tools, replacement parts, and supplies; occasionally includes lifting items up to 75 pounds to shoulder height. Work requires acute olfactory skills to detect malfunctioning equipment and electrical shorts. Working conditions, equipment failure, and workloads during peak periods may cause increased stress levels.

About Green Mountain Power

Green Mountain Power serves more than 270,000 residential and business customers in Vermont with electricity that's 100% carbon-free and 80% renewable on an annual basis, and GMP is partnering with customers to improve lives and transform communities. GMP is providing solutions to cut carbon and is delivering electricity that is clean, affordable, and always on. GMP is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental, accountability, and transparency standards and committing to use business as a force for good. In 2022, GMP was named to TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies. Fast Company named GMP one of the top five Most Innovative Companies in North America in 2022. GMP also earned a spot on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in the World list in the energy sector four years in a row, and in 2023 and 2021 the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) honored GMP as a nationwide leader in energy transformation.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GMP we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Green Mountain Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer