NRG Welcomes Nine New Apprentices

Nine new apprentices kick started their working careers at NRG on 27 January.  The nine apprentices were selected from 150 applications.

The apprentices will spend their initial three weeks at the Gladstone College of TAFE learning about safety, the correct use of hand and power tools and manual handling techniques.

Upon returning to NRG they will learn about the technical aspects of their trade as well receiving additional training in first aid, safe working at heights, fire extinguishers, confined space and road safety awareness.  To assist them in their working life the apprentices are also provided with training in first aid, financial planning, drug and alcohol awareness and school to work transition.  Technical training is also provided by various local companies Enerpac, Swagelok, Loctite and SKF.

NRG Specialist Maintenance Training, John Marxsen said the apprentices selected had fulfilled all the selection criteria as well as demonstrating an enthusiasm and commitment to pursuing a trade.

“We’re committed to providing jobs for young people and it’s a great opportunity for the apprentices to develop a career for the future. Employing apprentices is not only beneficial for NRG but for the Gladstone community in the long term,” John said.

This year marks the thirty second year that Gladstone Power Station has been providing highly skilled tradesmen for the Gladstone region.  The induction of the ten new apprentices brings the total number of apprentices on site at Gladstone Power Station to 35.