Hydro Plant Operator Apprentice

Apprentice (Fixed Term) Tunista Logistics Solutions (TLS), a Yulista-owned company, provides comprehensive base operations and facility support services. TLS specializes in air combat training systems, logistics management, furnishing and office support, range maintenance, fire and emergency services, armed security, airfield operations, civil and environmental engineering, fuels, and more.At Rock Island Arsenal, a 946-acre National Historic Landmark located on the Mississippi River between Davenport, IA, and Rock Island, IL, TLS supports a wide range of facility maintenance operations for over 6,500 personnel across multiple U.S. Army commands.This position serves as an operator apprentice completing a progressive training program to be able to demonstrate:Complete control of all hydro systems and proceduresMotors, generators, controllers, and programmable logic controllers (PLC) control and knowledge.Knowledge of all electrical distribution, schematic diagram reading, and troubleshooting.All Hydro plant duties and responsibilities, procedures, operations, equipment, safety requirements, record keeping, and emergency coordination.Intermediate Hydro Plant Operator Requirements All operational procedures and safety regulations governing the hydro plant.Ability to effectively communicate with USACE Lock and Dam 15, Mid-American, and DPWFlood control plans at hydroEmergency hydro procedures, operations, and equipment.Ability to prepare both nightly and monthly power reports.Key and badge control programRacking of high voltage breakersCleaning of trash racksAfter hours call-in proceduresCompetent Hydro Operator Requirements 10 starts and stops of generators locally and remote.5 open and close operations of Sub-A switchgear.2 open and close operations of Sub-A breakers 1A/2A and Sub-A Bus Tie.2 open and close operations of Sub-A breakers 1E/2E and 2400 volt Bus Tie.Cycle reclosure breakersHydro plant maintenance requirementsEmployees must be able to demonstrate complete control of all hydro systems and understanding of hydro procedures.Hydro Plant Operator Apprenticeship Program Requirements EvaluationsEvery six months during the program, a documented progress evaluation will be conducted by the supervisor to ensure the candidate is meeting the requirements of the program. Qualification as an intermediate and competent hydro plant operator is subject to COR approvalShift Schedule First phase will be 6 months will be on straight day shift Monday FridaySecond phase will be 1-2 months with machinist and electrical crewThird phase will be off shit work 1-2 months of both straight 2nd shift and 3rd shiftFourth phase will include doing a rotation with each operatorFifth phase will be operating the plant alone with an operator while senior operator monitors progressNote: Competency is determined by the Hydro/High Volt Supervisor and completion of qualification cards for Intermediate Hydro Operator and Competent Hydro Operator, to include final examination.Failure to complete the Apprenticeship Program will result in the employee's termination from Tunista Logistics Solutions employment.Minimum RequirementsAll Hydro Operator Apprentices shall receive a physical evaluation prior to acceptance into apprenticeship. This physical evaluation shall be performed by a qualified physician and certify the employee's general health, vision, and hearing are sufficient to allow the employee to provide safe hydro plant operation as well as emergency operation measuresMust be able work rotating shifts and holidays.Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and hydraulics.Motors, generators, controllers, and programmable logic controllers (PLC).Electrical distribution, schematic diagram reading, and troubleshooting.Hydro plant duties and responsibilities, procedures, operations, equipment, safety requirements, record keeping, and emergency coordination.Must have some formal electrical education or experience.Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 lbs. Maximum lifting/carrying capacity per employee is 40 lbs.; team lifting or mechanical means is required thereafter.Able to be exposed to inclement weather (extreme hot/cold, rain, wind, and snow), and working over water.Be able to perform On-Call duties when and report to work within the required timeframe from notification.Ability to work in a 24-hour, 7 days a week, shift operation.Yulista Holdings/TLS offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package with includes:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Hospital Indemnity PlanCompany-paid Short-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&DEmployee-paid voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D for dependentsVacation, Sick Time, and PTO Plan401(k) Retirement PlanTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successfully completing a thorough background investigation.Tunista Logistics Solutions, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran's status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.