JOB TITLE: Operations Apprentice II/III
REQUISITION: NUC00E5
DEPARTMENT: Operations
LOCATION: Wolf Creek – Burlington, KS
PAY:
Apprentice II – 37.92
Apprentice III – 40.34

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Operations Apprentice I primary responsibility is to qualify in Operator fundamentals, safety tagger and fire brigade.
• The Operations Apprentice II primary responsibility is to learn building watch systems duties and responsibilities.
• The Operations Apprentice III primary responsibility is to qualify on at least one watch station.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Operations Apprentice II: This position requires a high school diploma or GED Equivalent and one or more of the following: 1) experience as Operations Apprentice I and Fundamentals and Safety Tagger qualifications, 2) Successful completion and honorable discharge from the Navy nuclear power program, 3) or An engineering/engineering technology/physical science Bachelors of Science degree including course work in the physical, mathematical, or engineering sciences from an accredited institution.

Operations Apprentice III: This position requires a high school diploma or GED Equivalent and one or more of the following: 1) experience as Operations Apprentice II with qualification in Fundamentals/Safety Tagger and 1 watch station, or 2) An engineering/engineering technology/physical science Bachelors of Science degree including course work in the physical, mathematical, or engineering sciences from an accredited institution and 3 years previous commercial nuclear power plant experience, or 3) previous commercial nuclear power plant experience (minimum 5 years) and qualification as a journeyman level operator equivalent. Option 3 will qualify for Intermediate NSO rate of pay.

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.