Intern-College-Occupational Health

CPS Energy•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Pay Grade Temporary Position Summary The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to meet the industry’s rapidly changing workforce needs by providing local San Antonio college students with public utility career experience. All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to perform, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used. The Occupational Health Intern will assist the Occupational Health team in the management and further development of various programs within the department to include CPR, AED, records management, ergonomics, medical surveillance, and medical supplies inventory. Ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a Nursing School, Medical Assistant or EMT Program, physical therapy program or interested in the medical field. Intern will also gain hands on experience in patient care, specifically related to work related injuries and workers compensation. Intern will also work closely with Safety Professionals in various areas enterprise wide. Summer 2026 Internship Cohort Application deadline: 3/6/2026 Location: CPS Energy headquarters 500 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215 Current college transcript is required for the application

Requirements

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Must be currently enrolled in a related discipline.
A minimum GPA of 2.5.
Must currently reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters.
Demonstrated leadership potential.
Self-motivated and results oriented.
Exceptional communication skills.
Effective networking skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry.
Participate in full-time employment with CPS Energy.
Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment.
Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy.
Submit application, resume, transcripts.

Nice To Haves

BLS Certified
Strong attention to detail
Task oriented
Self-Starter
Problem solving skills

Responsibilities

Work as part of the Occupational Health Team
Assist with a variety of clinical duties such as assessments and vital signs, supervised by a Registered Nurse
Assist with coordination for CPR requests, to include creating and closing out all courses, providing reports to various business units and paying invoices
Coordinate scheduling with vendors and managers for medical surveillance programs
Observe registered nurses to learn about their responsibilities, interactions, work hours
Document medical histories and document interventions, supervised by a Registered Nurse
Field request for Ergonomics Assessments, to include sending ergonomic request forms to employees and directing employees to ergo CBT, reviewing Ergonomic Checklist and coordinating 1:1 assessment
Maintain inventory of medical supplies and fulfill supply requests
Assist in Event Notifications, work with safety specialist on root cause analysis
Participate in accommodation request with People and Culture, Management and Legal Team
Maintains confidentially and privacy. Adheres to all privacy regulations
Provide communications / responses to internal and or external correspondence
Assist with data entry and maintaining medical files