Laboratory Technician Trainee

Sunflower; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low health premiums

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation invites applications for a Laboratory Technician Trainee at Holcomb Station, a 349‑megawatt coal-fired plant south of Holcomb, KS. The program emphasizes hands-on training in laboratory operations, water treatment, and plant systems, starting as a Trainee with a day shift and potential progression to rotating shifts.

You will learn to analyze chemicals and physical properties, monitor systems, and maintain records while working alongside seasoned

Qualifications

• Completion of on-the-job training will be provided.
• Entry-level position with growth to higher level roles.
• Interest in industrial operations and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water treatment processes and monitor plant systems.
• Keep accurate laboratory and operational records.
• Perform chemical and physical analyses on samples.
• Operate critical plant equipment as needed.
• Support environmental compliance efforts and reporting.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to learn plant operations.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Analytical skills

Water treatment basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a generation and transmission utility serving central and western Kansas, is seeking a Laboratory Technician Trainee at Holcomb Station, our 349-megawatt coal-fired power plant just south of Holcomb, KS! Kick-start your career with an extensive on-the-job training program designed to build your skills in laboratory operations, water treatment, and power plant systems. This role begins in a Trainee position with a day shift schedule, then can progress to higher level positions and eventually a rotating shift schedule. If you're eager to learn, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to grow in a dynamic industrial environment, we'd love to have you on our team!

Opportunities

• Work at our technically advanced and environmentally safe coal-fired power plant.
• Gain valuable experience maintaining water treatment processes, monitoring plant systems, and keeping accurate laboratory and operational records.
• Work alongside experienced professionals as you learn to perform chemical and physical analyses, operate critical plant equipment, and support environmental compliance efforts.
• Enjoy our outstanding benefits, including low heath insurance premiums and a company- funded pension!