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Intern - Power Plant - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Jewett City, Connecticut |
About this job
Job Description
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Other Possible Location: N/A
Job Schedule: N/A
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: N/A
Travel: None
Relocation: N/A
Employee Referral Amount: 500
Wheelabrator Technologies operates 15 waste-to-energy facilities and four independent power production facilities located across the United States. By generating clean, renewable energy, we are leading the way in reducing America's dependence on traditional fuels. We've been nationally recognized for our positive impact on the environment, and our facilities actively participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program as Star Worksites, making Wheelabrator one of the most safety-conscious employers in the country. To learn more please visit us at: http://www.wtienergy.com.
We currently have an Internship opportunity in our Lisbon, Connecticut power plant. Our Plant internship program is designed to provide a broad exposure to power plant operations, while providing Power Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering majors the opportunity to apply theories and practices learned to a real world setting.
Job Summary
Interns will provide general assistance to the Operations, Maintenance, Electrical/Instrumentation and Environmental, Health and Safety departments while working in the heavy industrial environment of a Wheelabrator facility. Wheelabrator will monitor progress towards internship objectives by requiring the completion of a daily log, weekly evaluations and a formal report and presentation at the conclusion of the internship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.
Monitoring and operating plant equipment to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operations
Making rounds to check conditions of plant equipment and recording operational data on log sheets
Operating Ash Handling System safely and efficiently
Testing and treating boiler, cooling and other plant water systems
Lifting moderate to heavy material
Operating all aspects of the demineralization system, including making required adjustments to system safely and accurately
Assisting coordination of plant health, safety and environmental compliance programs, issues and results
Installing, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner
Assisting in electrical, calibration, and maintenance and repair procedures
Learning how Wheelabrator Technologies Waste-to-Energy Power Plants are operated, managed and budgeted
Other requirements as assigned to enhance the internship experience and provide maximum benefit and exposure to the Intern.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Enrolled in a BS engineering program (Power Generation, Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Environmental, or Facilities) or similar academic program
Minimum GPA of 2.0. Other GPA requirements may apply depending upon school policy
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
None required.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click. "Apply Now."
Job number: 247872
Category: Internship
Location: Lisbon, CT
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Other Possible Location: N/A
Job Schedule: N/A
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: N/A
Travel: None
Relocation: N/A
Employee Referral Amount: 500
Wheelabrator Technologies operates 15 waste-to-energy facilities and four independent power production facilities located across the United States. By generating clean, renewable energy, we are leading the way in reducing America's dependence on traditional fuels. We've been nationally recognized for our positive impact on the environment, and our facilities actively participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program as Star Worksites, making Wheelabrator one of the most safety-conscious employers in the country. To learn more please visit us at: http://www.wtienergy.com.
We currently have an Internship opportunity in our Lisbon, Connecticut power plant. Our Plant internship program is designed to provide a broad exposure to power plant operations, while providing Power Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering majors the opportunity to apply theories and practices learned to a real world setting.
Job Summary
Interns will provide general assistance to the Operations, Maintenance, Electrical/Instrumentation and Environmental, Health and Safety departments while working in the heavy industrial environment of a Wheelabrator facility. Wheelabrator will monitor progress towards internship objectives by requiring the completion of a daily log, weekly evaluations and a formal report and presentation at the conclusion of the internship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.
Monitoring and operating plant equipment to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operations
Making rounds to check conditions of plant equipment and recording operational data on log sheets
Operating Ash Handling System safely and efficiently
Testing and treating boiler, cooling and other plant water systems
Lifting moderate to heavy material
Operating all aspects of the demineralization system, including making required adjustments to system safely and accurately
Assisting coordination of plant health, safety and environmental compliance programs, issues and results
Installing, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner
Assisting in electrical, calibration, and maintenance and repair procedures
Learning how Wheelabrator Technologies Waste-to-Energy Power Plants are operated, managed and budgeted
Other requirements as assigned to enhance the internship experience and provide maximum benefit and exposure to the Intern.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Enrolled in a BS engineering program (Power Generation, Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Environmental, or Facilities) or similar academic program
Minimum GPA of 2.0. Other GPA requirements may apply depending upon school policy
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
None required.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click. "Apply Now."
Job number: 247872
Category: Internship
Location: Lisbon, CT
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