Once you're hired, you're hired, there is no more debate. The job of those around you is to assist you in your license progress. Note assist does not mean Spoon fed, you're no longer in the navy, you are expected to be an adult and no one will spoon feed you. Also no one gives a you know what about your exploits as a T Baller.
The list given you were just given is excellent. Don't worry about Appendix R. It's pretty much invisible to you. What you need to know about it, you'll be taught.
The BEST thing you can do is ask your plant if they have a DVD or CD with their actual plant systems on it. Then gloss over them, some will be meaningless because of plant unique nomenclature. Still flow paths and such will help.
Also if you've never read an electrical or logic print I suggest learning how to do so now, otherwise if you try learning on the fly you'll never make it.