Apprentice Mechanic III/Intermediate Journeyman

Job description

**Description**
**SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS**
**JOB TITLE** : Apprentice Mechanic III/Intermediate Journeyman
**REQUISITION:** NUC00DH
**DEPARTMENT:** Mechanical Maintenance
**LOCATION:** Wolf Creek
**PAY RANGE:**
Apprentice Mechanic III – 40.05
Intermediate Journeyman – 48.06
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
This Apprentice Mechanic III position is responsible for successfully completing the training and qualification to acquire the skill and knowledge to perform maintenance activities on plant equipment.
**PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Responsible for successfully completing the training and qualifications to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to progress through the apprentice program.

* Assist in performing maintenance tasks as assigned requiring application of gained knowledge and skills in all areas of the nuclear power plant including troubleshooting, surveillances, calibration, repairs, rework and preventative maintenance.

* Assignment of more demanding tasks as the level of knowledge and skill and experience increases such as: tools to prepare, use of test equipment, interpreting work packages, procedures and drawings, and provide documentation.

* Work independently when qualified in accordance with the training programs.

* Identify and promptly report incidents, events, deviations, deficiencies or discrepancies relating to plant conditions, Technical Specifications, licenses, permits, QC or QA programs.

* Assist in the development, correction and validation of procedures and work packages.

* Upon qualification and experience, perform related tasks such as E-plan, job critiques, fire watch, confined space, rigging, and walk downs.

* Perform other duties as assigned by supervision/management.
**Qualifications**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:**
This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and one or more of the following:
- three years directly relevant experience in an industrial or nuclear setting; or
- three years directly related military experience.

Discharge from service shall be for other than dishonorable; or
- completion of a union or company-sponsored apprentice program and three months relevant experience; or
- completion of a related technical degree (2-year) and three months relevant experience.
The Apprentice Mechanic II must meet the qualifications of an Apprentice Mechanic I and one additional year of directly related experience.
The Apprentice Mechanic III must meet the qualifications of an Apprentice Mechanic II and one additional year of directly related experience.
Relevant experience is defined as the disassembly/reassembly of mechanical equipment in support of preventative/corrective maintenance, in an industrial setting.
**COGNITIVE SKILLS:**

* This position requires the ability to: read and interpret documents such as procedures, safety rules, pre-job briefs and radiation work permits (RWPs); write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization.

* This position requires the ability to: calculate figures; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

* This position requires the ability to: apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram format; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
**VISION:**
This position requires the ability to pass vision requirements associated with Company physical.
**NOISE:**
This position requires the ability to work in loud environments.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:**

* This position requires successful completion of the MASS test and the ABC fundamentals math and science pre-test.

* Management has the right to require this position to pass and maintain respirator fit and qualification when necessary.

This is not an essential job function for this position, but management retains its rights to ensure adequate numbers of respirator qualified personnel to meet station requirements.

* This position requires a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

* This position requires successful completion of a physical testing to demonstrate that the essential function of the job can be performed.
_Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future.

Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First.

We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day.

Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer._
Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
**Shift** Standard
**Job Field:** Nuclear Maintenance
**Req ID:** NUC00DH

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