Operations Trainee

Luminant Power LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy in North Bend, Ohio seeks an Operations Trainee to join our plant team. Under supervision on a rotating shift, you will clean equipment, assist operators during startups and shutdowns, and perform duties as directed by your supervisor.

This entry-level role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a mechanical or electrical aptitude, and the ability to work in hot, cold, damp, and confined spaces.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Must have mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Able to work in hot, cold, damp, and confined spaces.
• Able to climb and work from a ladder or scaffold.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and lubricating equipment, including changing oil, as directed.
• Keeps area assigned clean and free of debris.
• Assisting other operators during startup, shutdown, and emergencies.
• Assisting in general maintenance as directed.
• Complete the Operations Trainee and related checklists.
• Complete training, testing requirements, and documentation for work assignments.
• Communicate information at shift turnover.
• Comply with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under close or directive supervision, on a rotating shift schedule, cleans equipment when operating or shut down, assists other operators in the discharge of their duties, as directed, and performing duties as instructed by their supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and lubricating equipment, including changing oil, as directed.
• Keeps area assigned, clean and free of debris.
• Assisting other operators during periods of startup and shutdown of units and during periods of emergency.
• Assisting in general maintenance, as directed.
• Completing, successfully, the Operations Trainee job duty checklist, as well as items in the Assistant Auxiliary Operator's job duty checklist as required by the Company.
• Completing all training and testing requirements of the job.
• Completing all log entries and all necessary documentation for work assignments.
• Communicate information as required at shift turnover.
• Compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Performing other similar or less skilled work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet the Company's requirements as to GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS; and, in addition: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• No previous experience necessary.
• Must have a mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including hot, cold, damp, and confined spaces.
• Must be able to climb and work from a ladder or scaffold.
• Must have a cooperative temperament in a team environment.
• Must be able to receive and clearly transmit orders and instructions in such a way as to obtain cooperation and satisfactory work results from others.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of this job classification through the medium of tests.
• All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. All communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.

Location

North Bend, Ohio

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.