Co-OP Student

Memphis Light, Gas and Water•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Memphis Light, Gas, and Water is currently seeking Cooperative Education Students (Co-Op Student) to perform technical duties providing the opportunity for training in various departments throughout the Division. Co-Op students may rotate between Information Technology, Engineering and Mechanic areas which includes electric, gas, and water departments. Students usually alternate between work and school for a minimum of three to a maximum of six semesters to gain hands-on experience while working on challenging projects, networking with professionals and learning from some of the most knowledgeable people in the utility industry. Delegated duties/responsibilities will vary by assignment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Gather and organize data to provide information for departmental projects and reports. Responsible for project assignments, research and analysis. Respond to questions and send written material/ communication as appropriate. Observe subject matter experts and train on various tasks. Diagnose drivability, electrical, and mechanical issues on Division equipment and vehicles. Perform minor repairs on Division equipment and vehicles. Prepare daily paperwork as it pertains to the job. Adhere to all safety rules and practices. May require assistance to write reports or evaluations. Apply mathematical techniques of operational analysis and simulation in the solution of systems designs, resources allocation, and information analysis problems. May recommend methods/performance standards for system development, programming, operations support, workload planning/control and production reporting. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Requirements

A valid driver's license or identification card from state of residence is required.
Must be a full-time student enrolled in a college, university or a TCAT Auto Mechanic program.
College majors are considered based on specific needs of the department such as Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Law or another relevant field.
A completed first year of college (Law Clerk applicants must be a 2nd or 3rd year law student) is required.
Must maintain a required academic standard of 2.5 out of 4.0 grade point average.
3 completed trimesters of TCAT Mechanics program are required.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full time and without restriction during Co-Op internship.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Possess analytical and mathematical skills.
Self-directed and able to work without supervision.
Ability to utilize computer hardware and software.
Must maintain a professional work ethic and the ability to critically think and solve problems.

Responsibilities

Gather and organize data to provide information for departmental projects and reports.
Responsible for project assignments, research and analysis.
Respond to questions and send written material/ communication as appropriate.
Observe subject matter experts and train on various tasks.
Diagnose drivability, electrical, and mechanical issues on Division equipment and vehicles.
Perform minor repairs on Division equipment and vehicles.
Prepare daily paperwork as it pertains to the job.
Adhere to all safety rules and practices.
May require assistance to write reports or evaluations.
Apply mathematical techniques of operational analysis and simulation in the solution of systems designs, resources allocation, and information analysis problems.
May recommend methods/performance standards for system development, programming, operations support, workload planning/control and production reporting.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.