Trainee I & E

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Date: Jun 4, 2025

Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company: CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve.  Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

 

Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2025

 

Power Generation: Calaveras         Location: San Antonio, Tx

 

Pay Grade

Wage Scale 

Position Summary

This is an entry-level position within the Instrument & Electrician (I&E) Journeyman and I&E Foreman line of progression in Power Generation (i.e. Power Plants). I&E Trainees periodically rotate through assignments at the various power plants and the coal yard.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Assisting Instrumentation and Electrical Journeymen with maintenance / repair of all power plant equipment and system components associated with the normal or emergency performance of their job.
  • Assisting the Journeymen with the fabrication of parts and system components.
  • Operating various company equipment such as power tools, personnel lifts and forklifts.
  • Must successfully complete a five-year training program according to specified training and qualification guidelines. Steps through the line of progression will require training, exams, and on-the-job proficiency demonstrations.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the progression steps may result in action up to termination of employment. 
  • Must be available to work overtime or call-ins whenever necessary.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Certificate of Completion from a formal Industrial Electrical Program or Associates degree in Industrial Electrical related program, or Texas State Electrical Journeyman’s License, or Power Plant Electrical Journeyman experience.
Experience with hand tools and electrical measurement test instruments; good electrical and mechanical ability
Ability to perform and demonstrate basic mathematics, measurements, and the use of electrical test measurement instruments and meters.
Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work safely at heights, in confined spaces, around electrical facilities, in extreme temperature ranges, and in adverse temperature conditions
Ability to work at various locations, perform shift work, call duty, and overtime as required
Demonstrate ability to distinguish colors in order to identify electronic components and wiring codes
Ability to perform physically strenuous activity over sustained periods of time
Ability to work in an environment that includes high noise levels and exposure to extreme environmental conditions such as heat, cold, smoke, dust, fumes, heights, etc.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work at high elevations (up to and over 200 feet) on scaffolding, cable climbers and personnel-lifting equipment
Ability to pass a functional physical exam, which includes but is not limited to demonstrating the ability to lift/move/transport heavy objects
Ability to drive various sizes of company CDL and non-CDL vehicles
Possess a valid driver’s license with a history of a safe driving record in accordance with CPSE policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations
Must demonstrate commitment to the CPS Energy Core Values of Trust, Safety, Performance, Respect, Teamwork and Customer Commitment.
Must pass Mechanical, Reading and Math Aptitude test to be considered for an interview

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience
• Computer skills

Competencies

Using Math
Working Safely
Delivering High Quality Work
Learning Quickly
Communicates Effectively
Serving Customers

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed outdoors with possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

Skilled Worker

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.


Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
Job Segment: Power Plant, Electrical, Electrician, Instrumentation, Energy, Engineering

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