Distribution Intern

About the position

As the Distribution Intern, you will support the operations team that provides distribution of chilled water, electricity, steam and water to The University of Iowa. This group maintains the cabling, controls network, metering, piping, pumping, substation, tunnel and vault systems that comprise the distribution systems. You will also focus on inventory tracking and procurement, and management of various assets and processes supporting operations, using a variety of computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify maintenance needs in distribution systems and coordinate with the Utilities Distribution Planner to develop Corrective Work Orders
• Develop and maintain performance results and analyses of distribution systems, helping to identify, document, and track maintenance needs while keeping accurate records
• Maintain equipment inventory databases under the guidance of Distribution management and planning staff, using spreadsheets, databases, CMMS, or ArcGIS as appropriate

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field
• A proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project