TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipower said Thursday that its recruitment guidelines for next year involve opening up 1,084 positions across company departments.
The state-owned company said in a press release the base salary for employees will be raised from NT$32,000 (US$977) to NT$36,000. Power technicians who meet regulations, engage in technical work, or hold licenses can have a starting salary up to NT$39,000, per CNA.
Those admitted will undergo a one-year training program to protect the nation’s power in frontline positions, the company explained. The largest recruitment category is distribution line maintenance with 489 positions, followed by transmission line maintenance with 123 positions.
Taipower said preliminary exam results are to be announced on July 15. The second exam is expected to be held on Aug. 5 in Taipei, including on-site tests, oral exams, and document verification.