Overview
The generation maintenance department at Sunflower Electric Power Corporation’s Holcomb Station is now hiring. Our Senior Welder Mechanic opening is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in maintaining various systems at the 349-megwatt coal-fired generation plant, which was designed and constructed to be a reliable, economic, and environmentally responsible source of electric power for western Kansas.
We are seeking safety-minded individuals who have excellent welding skills and are able to troubleshoot issues using sound mechanical logic, practices, methods, and procedures of industrial equipment.
Due to the Collective Bargaining Agreement and training progression in place for this department, applicants must meet Mechanic qualifications and progress through the necessary training program to advance to a Senior Welder Mechanic. During this progression, candidates will still be responsible for Welding responsibilities in addition to Mechanic duties and training. The progression timeline and time spent in the respective position areas will be discussed during the interview.
Opportunities:
Enhance your knowledge of power plant principles, practices, and systems while furthering your career in an electric utility.
Learn from an experienced and dynamic group of mechanics, machinists, and welders who are invested in helping you grow.
Work at a company that cares about your growth, your safety, and the well-being of your family.
Enjoy the wonderful benefits Sunflower has to offer including low health insurance premiums, a company-funded pension, and competitive wages.
Many Sunflower positions are part of a training program, which requires employees to promote through the department upon completion of on the job and computer based training and testing. This position ranges from an Mechanic I ($41.64) through a Senior Mechanic ($53.16).
Qualifications:
High School diploma and four years heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Vocational degree, certificate, or college course work in a related field is preferred.
Able to weld, qualify, and certify under Sunflower’s R-Stamp program within 90 days.
Refer to the Responsibility Outlines for a complete list of qualifications. Mechanic I – Senior and Senior Welder Mechanic
EEI Testing:
We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here:
EEI Practice Tests
Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It’s important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.
Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
