Are you inquisitive and want to learn something new every day? Master new challenges that you are proud of?
Spirit of discovery
Are you inquisitive and want to learn something new every day? Master new challenges that you are proud of?
Today, you look out of the window. Tomorrow, you overlook a power plant.
Training as a power plant operator in Bavaria
Do you want to make your very own contribution to protecting the climate? Complete professional training with excellent opportunities for the future? Work in a unique workplace?
Be inspired and convince yourself of our training to become a power plant operator in Bavaria. Curious about your unique workplace?
#vorangehen (#proceed) – embark on your future with energy!
Become a trainee at VERBUND in the area of Industrial Mechanics and, optionally, Industrial Electrics!
Proceed with responsibility.
If not here, then where?
Training to become a power plant operator at the Bavaria site
VERBUND job story: power plant worker “Industrial mechanics”
VERBUND job story: power plant operator “Electronics for operating technology”
Proceeding with responsibility.
If not us, then who?
We want more. For Bavaria, customers, us. We are the power for renewable energy. If someone is to shape the future, then let it be us.
So let’s go forwards together! Each of us. After all, we’re VERBUND. Is that courageous? No, it’s the right thing to do! Because we all bear responsibility for our climate and environment.
VERBUND works around the clock to ensure a safe and clean power supply from renewable energies. Almost 100% of our electricity comes from climate-friendly hydropower, supplemented with wind and solar energy. VERBUND has always been a pioneer for renewable energy: As one of Europe’s largest energy companies, we’ve played an important role in shaping the energy future for over 70 years.
Your mission
Secure the electricity supply for your home with clean electricity generated entirely from hydropower!
Your apprenticeship. Your power plant.
Your training in detail
1st year of training:
- theoretical and practical basic training
at the training centre in Töging am Inn and - 12 weeks/year at the vocational college in Altötting
2nd year of training:
- practical training in the power plant
- module training at the training centre in Töging am Inn and
- 12 weeks/year at the vocational college in Altötting and
- preparing for the interim examination
3rd year of training:
- work experience in the power plant
- deepening of the knowledge in various training modules at the
Töging am Inn training centre - 12 weeks/year at the vocational college in Altötting and
- Examination preparation for approx. 4-6 weeks (depending on the scope of the examination)
We are looking for more trainees in the area of industrial engineering again for the new training session scheduled to start in September 2022 – enter here and dive into the world of our power plant operators:
Your training in detail
Training in mechanical engineering:
- principles of mechanical engineering in theory and practice
- turning and milling (conventional and CNC technology)
- various welding methods
- basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
- computer-aided technical drawing
Electrical engineering training:
- principles of electrical engineering in theory and practice
- installation technology
- control technology incl. PLC programming
- protective measures
- various measuring and testing methods
Safety at work:
- work materials and work equipment
- fire safety
- hazards and correct conduct in the work environment
- and others
Digitalisation in the world of work:
- Industry 4.0/E-Learning
- working with state-of-the-art machinery
- digital aids in everyday learning – each trainee receives, for example, an iPad for their training and for their free time
- exercises with future tools such as robots and 3D printers
Matthias happily shows you the world of our power plant operators in the area of industrial engineering...
This training will make you fit for the challenge ahead!
With us, you also get:
- 30 days of holiday and paid time off at Christmas and New Year
- Accident insurance that protects you both at work and in your free time
- Free overnight accommodation in a local guesthouse
- An allowance for your travel expenses to the training workshop or vocational school
- A bonus for doing well at vocational school and in examinations
- Allowances for difficult work or high workloads
- Hours credited for additional work, which you can flexibly use up under our flexitime model
- Many other social services, such as a Christmas allowance, discounted lunch, and 2 days of special holiday when you pass your final examination
Your training remuneration
according to collective agreement 2020 per month, gross plus allowance(s):
- 1st year of training: €1,014.00
- 2nd year of training: €1,068.00
- 3rd year of training: €1,138.00
- 4th year of training: €1,208.00
