Rescue Personnel - Military Veterans
at Evergy
JOB TITLE: Rescue Personnel
REQUISITION: FOS00D1
DEPARTMENT: Generation
LOCATION: Jeffrey Energy Center, St Mary's, KS
PAY: $20.00/hour with a step increase to $25.00/hour upon training completion.
Scheduled Work Hours:
• This temporary position will work a variety of shifts including: days, nights, weekends and holidays, and often with short notice. Regular scheduled hours are Not Guaranteed.
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform high angle and confined space rescues.
• Provide care for the acutely ill or injured employee as first on the scene.
• Perform periodic inspections and inventory on medical equipment/supplies, rescue and fire extinguishing equipment.
• Perform safety related functions as assigned.
• Chosen candidates will be offered the option to become instructors for CPR/AED/First Aid and Incipient Fire Training.
Education and Experience Required:
• Training as a Kansas Emergency Medical Responder or higher
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
• This person must be able to function as a cohesive team member and be able to accurately and quickly function during stressful situations.
Licenses/Certifications:
• Possess current Kansas certification as an Emergency Medical Responder or higher.
• Possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.
Working Conditions:
• This position requires you to work inside and outside of the plant during all types of climates.
• This position requires work at great heights and in very confined spaces.
• The employee must be medically qualified to wear a supplied air respirator.
• Occasional travel is required.
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. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and 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. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. 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.
Saint Marys, KS
Evergy is a regulated utility company, powering the lives of 1.7 million customers across Kansas and Missouri. At Evergy, we've invested in a responsible portfolio transition, providing reliable, sustainable, affordable energy that puts you first. We’re embracing alternative energy sources to generate more power with less impact to our environment, and adopting new technologies that let our customers manage their energy use in ways that work for them. We rely on a diverse mix of energy sources to provide electricity including coal, gas, fuel oil, wind, solar, biogas, hydroelectric, and nuclear – in fact, Evergy owns and operates Wolf Creek Nuclear; Kansas’ only large nuclear power generating station.
Whether it’s new ways to connect with us, electric vehicle charging stations, or the next innovation around the corner, we’re dedicated to empowering a better future.
Our People First Values:
- Safety
- Integrity
- Ownership
- Adaptability
Who we are looking for:
Evergy is seeking transitioning military service members and military veterans across the country with a strong background in engineering, technology, nuclear, and environmental sciences. Ideal candidates bring strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, a commitment to safety and the mission of empowering a better future.
Types of jobs we hire for:
- Linework
- Cyber Security / IT
- Physical Security
- Logistics / Supply Chain
- Mechanic / Technician
- Electrician / Electronics
- Nuclear
- Engineering
The discipline and structure of military service align seamlessly with the operational and safety standards crucial for utility work. Additionally, the technical skills acquired during service make veterans adept at handling equipment, troubleshooting and problem solving.
If you want to continue to serve the community where you live and work, we encourage you to consider Evergy. Evergy is proud to hire veteran and active-duty service men and women to power the lives of our customers in Kansas and Missouri. -Learn more about Evergy, our jobs, and our communities by completing
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