Intern, Utilities Distribution
About The Position
Our Distribution Intern, based at the University of Iowa campus, will collaborate closely with our Distribution staff. The Distribution Group oversees the maintenance of various systems, including cabling, network controls, metering, piping, pumping, substations, tunnels, and vaults that collectively form the distribution systems. The intern will play a vital role in tasks related to material inventory tracking and installed inventory, utilizing a range of computer programs. We are actively seeking an intern available for 15-20 hours per week during the semester, with the potential for additional hours during summer or school breaks. Our operational hours are from 7 am to 3:30 pm, and we offer flexibility within this timeframe for start and end times. On a daily basis, you will collaborate with our Distribution Planner, participating in diverse tasks such as data analysis, modeling, and making recommendations for enhancing system designs, operational procedures, preventative maintenance programs, purchasing, and record-keeping systems. The role is adaptable, allowing for customization of internship tasks and projects based on your current level of experience or intended specialization. This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering and project coordination. Internship Objectives: Learn to independently identify maintenance needs in distribution systems and contact the Distribution Planner to develop corrective work orders Efficiently develop analyses of distribution systems across campus, and maintain results Learn how to document and track distribution performance and maintenance needs Learn how to maintain equipment inventory databases, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and ArcGIS
Requirements
- You must be an enrolled student at the University of Iowa
- This role requires daily attendance at a worksite
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record this position requires the safe operation of ENGIE owned vehicles
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- Must be able to detect and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communication
- Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting
- Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses, etc.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
- The noise level in the work environment may exceed moderate
Responsibilities
- Learn to independently identify maintenance needs in distribution systems and contact the Distribution Planner to develop corrective work orders
- Efficiently develop analyses of distribution systems across campus, and maintain results
- Learn how to document and track distribution performance and maintenance needs
- Learn how to maintain equipment inventory databases, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and ArcGIS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
