Working at the PUD

Hydro Operator Apprentice
The apprentice shall be given such experience and instruction as is necessary to develop into a practical, skilled, competent craftsman in his/her classification and in so far as practicable, this will cover all branches of the trade.On-the-job training will consist of the following but not limited to:

1. Study station blueprints, circuits, and instructions.

2. Basic concepts of turbine and hydraulic systems.

3. Operation of station auxiliary apparatus.

4. Yard and disconnect switching training.

5. Control room training.

6. Telephone and radio communication training.

7. Plant inspections.

8. Observation or assistance of equipment overhauls.

9. Miscellaneous (guide service, history, information, weather station, staff gauges or miscellaneous duties.)

10. Computer training.

There is a total of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training. The apprentice is also required to attend classroom instruction for a minimum of 144 hours per year on his/her own time.