Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Chicago, IN typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 15,383 mechanical trade professionals in Illinois, with wages averaging $1,424.59 per week. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring mechanical trade professionals in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Position: Engineer I WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities. WE LOVE OUR WORK. • Maintains engineering for HVAC, ductwork, piping, plumbing, and fire protection. • Reviews assigned work orders and determines work priorities. • Installs machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous operations. • Inspects kitchen machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. • Inspects, repairs, and adjusts HVAC equipment. • Repairs, rods, cleans, adjusts, and removes plumbing fixtures, line vents, and/or drains as needed, to ensure proper operation and sanitation. • Makes minor electrical repairs, including but not limited to repair and replacement of outlets, light fixtures, and equipment; ensures adequate lighting in all areas by replacing lights as needed. • Adheres to departmental quality standards; follows all safety rules. • Responsible for ensuring the workshop is neat and orderly. • Adheres to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies and procedures. • Performs preventive maintenance to equipment on a scheduled basis. • Assists with snow removal as directed. • Responds to maintenance calls. • Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned. • Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters. BRING US YOUR BEST. • High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of facilities maintenance experience in hospitality or related field preferred. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English. • Must have basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or finishing trades. • Basic computer skills required. • Must have basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization. • Knowledge of the proper operation of hand and power tools. STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US. We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via ESPN BET and the Score Bet Sports book and Casino. Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. We're changing entertainment.Follow us. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Pay Range: $24.56 - $35.62 Job Description Simulation Technician This position is located ONSITE in Indianapolis, Indiana Job Profile Summary: The simulation technician works with the simulation learning lab instructor to facilitate high-fidelity human patient simulated learning for nursing students at all levels of learning. • Manages simulation lab supplies • Performs pre-simulation activities • Assists with simulation scenarios • Performs post-simulation activities • Receives minimal direction • Reports to Clinical Learning Lab Coordinator • Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate student's socialization into the profession. • Demonstrates respect for the student as a new learner by communicating constructive feedback in appropriate ways and in private. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Supports daily operations of clinical learning lab • Orient students and faculty to simulation lab • Provides technical support to students • Maintains currency in field • Assess and communicates supply needs to Clinical Learning Lab Coordinator • Pre-simulation Activities: • Program patient scenarios and setup control room for simulation activity • Prepare scenario props and create scenario moulage • Assemble pre-simulation learning materials • Assist in creating documentation for scenario • Simulation Activities: • Pre-brief students, staff, and faculty • Operate simulation console and software • Manipulate simulator during scenario • Record simulation activities in approved format (.mov, .flv, .avi, .mp4, .wmv) • Assist faculty in managing recording equipment • Assist faculty in monitoring students' safety • Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over) • Post-simulation Activities: • Operate debriefing equipment • Provide feedback for improving simulation experience • Return simulation lab to pre-scenario condition • Salvage re-usable supplies and repackage • Provide required recorded scenarios, in approved format, to WGU staff within 24 hours of a simulation assessment • Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: • Ability to work with computers (PC or MAC experience required) • Ability to work with Microsoft office programs- Excel, Word, PowerPoint • Ability to work in fast paced environment • Ability to work flexible schedule (early mornings, late evenings may be required) • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Experience working in simulation lab with mannequins • Excellent organizational skills and ability to think logically and follow directions • Creativity and flexibility in designing innovative approaches to solving problems • Commitment to utilizing simulation methodology in learning and its ability to transform nursing education • Comfortable with technology, willing to learn Competencies: Organizational Impact: • Tasks are accomplished by following a defined standard or set of procedures to achieve day to day objectives with direct impact on the area of specialty. • The work is performed under moderate supervision and consists of routine tasks that may require advice and guidance from more senior personnel in the same area. Problem Solving and Decision Making: • Reviews solutions and employs minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems that are routine and typically exist in current work processes and systems. • May be required to highlight areas of concerns/problems and offer potential solutions. • Problems and issues faced are generally routine but may require interpretation of procedures or polices to resolve. Communication and Influence: • Communication with contacts within the job area is typical, and information that is provided or obtained may require some explanation or interpretation to reach agreement. Leadership & Talent Management: • May provide minimal guidance and assistance to new or entry level employees. Job Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: This position is located ONSITE in Indianapolis, Indiana • Requires basic knowledge of standards and processes within a narrow scope of work. • Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience. • May require vocational or technical education in addition to prior work experience Preferred Qualifications: • Interest in health care and computers/technology helpful Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Disclaimer: This Job Description has been designed to indicate the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required of the employee to do this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment and the University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. Position & Application Details Part-Time Intermittent Positions (classified as intermittent and less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 SWH) that may be eligible for mental healthcare; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time. How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday. Additional Information Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
See More Details >>Position: Entry Level Engineer -East Chicago, IN Program: The Linde Leadership and Technical Orientation Program (LTOP) is a program that is sponsored by Linde's United States Bulk and On-Site unit. The program has a class of engineers that go through 52 weeks of training in a structured curriculum that is designed to give a very broad exposure to all aspects of plant operations with limited exposure to the broader Linde organization. The curriculum contains training common to operations with an opportunity for technical cross training. The LTOP is a mentored program, with each participant assigned a sponsor, and is specifically designed for those desiring to use an engineering/technical degree to leverage a management career and grow within the organization. Specific areas of operations that you will be required to study include all of the various product line processes (air separation, hydrogen, hydrogen-carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases and standard plants); safety, health and environmental; distribution, logistics and customer service. Operations support functions will be covered as well. LTOP engineers will be expected to become actively involved in many aspects of their assigned training sites' activities and support their daily operations. These activities may include plant startups or shutdowns, maintenance, project planning and execution, training, problem solving, safety program execution, customer interface, personnel management, efficiency monitoring, product shipping and scheduling/planning. Specific activities that will be performed by the engineer are related to the day-to-day operation of the plant and include but is not limited to the following: • Operation of the plant using the control system and physical equipment in the field such as motors, compressors, pumps, instrumentation, and various utilities (electrical, water, steam, and instrument gas). • Assessing the efficiency and operating capability of plant equipment specifically as it relates to energy consumption. • Making changes to operating modes or to equipment to optimize efficiency. • Troubleshooting plant process and equipment problems and implementing solutions. • Utilizing control systems and high-level advanced controls technology to optimize plant performance. • Training operators in the areas of safety and plant operations. • Providing some supervision of plant personnel or drivers as assigned by facility management. • Monitoring compliance with internal Quality Assurance program requirements and initiating actions to correct non-conformance as appropriate. • Executing various aspects of the Linde Safety Program including training, documentation, inspections, and correction of deficiencies. • Monitoring plant and distribution costs for alignment with budgets and targets for improvement. • Assisting plant operations and distribution personnel with day-to-day work activities as required such as operating the plant, taking readings, doing inspections, starting, and stopping equipment, filling product vehicles, and performing Quality Assurance tests. • Executing projects in the plant in accordance with budgets, standards, and facility operating schedules Participating in technical sales and business development activities. Estimated start date for the LTOP program will be on or around July 1, 2025. Locations: You will be assigned to a plant location that minimizes the need for future relocation and must be willing to relocate for this program within the U.S if the need arises. The incumbents will be assigned to the East Chicago, IN location. Some travel is required to selected locations in the US to complete assignments, participate in project activities, or for group and individual training. Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit • We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits. • At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new…
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