Intern - Maintenance, Electrical, I/C - Power Plant

Prairie State Energy Campus • IL

114d • $25 - $28

About The Position

The Electrical, Instrumentation/Controls Intern assists with installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, modifying, overhauling, diagnosing, testing and maintaining all power plant and auxiliary equipment, to include power distribution systems, pumps, motors, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and the Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Provides environmental and safety stewardship. Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures. Assists in maintaining all equipment in optimum operating condition. Assists in developing procedures for plant and equipment monitoring systems to ensure consistent and environmentally compliant operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in a two or four-year technical degree in Electrical / Technology program, electrical engineering or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of power plant electrical, instrumentation and controls equipment, systems, and drawings.
• Familiarity with Emerson Ovation, Foxboro, or ABB.
• Experience in DCS field in areas such as configuration, HMI graphic development and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of 13,800V, 4,160V, and 480V electrical generation, distribution and motor controls.
• Knowledge of safe maintenance procedures / practices.
• Awareness of safety, health and environmental hazards associated with the production of electricity.
• Understanding of steam power plant operations and maintenance including mechanical maintenance, instrument and electrical systems, and a working knowledge of the steam cycle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist’s with troubleshooting all field instrumentation and control systems equipment failures.
• Provides input on required services including but are not limited to problem resolution, calibration and tuning of field instrumentation and control systems.
• Assist’s in troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and maintaining all electrical pumps, motors, relays and I/C equipment as required to support plant operations and optimize equipment value.
• Uses computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to maintain and control work order system and spare parts inventory.
• Practices environmental and safety stewardship.
• Assists in equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions.
• Assist in the reviews of maintenance procedures for electrical and I/C equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Adherence to all Safety, Environmental and Plant procedures.
• Assists in requisitioning parts and supplies.
• Performs other duties, including non-core responsibilities as directed including preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Participates in regular safety meetings.
• Performs housekeeping activities as required.

Benefits

• Base pay of $25.00 per hour for Undergraduate level.
• Base pay of $28.00 per hour for Graduate level.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees