Internship - Power Operations Engineer - Bethpage Energy Center

Calpine • Hicksville, NY

93d • $23 - $33

About The Position

This supervised position will allow for a college student who is seeking a career in the power industry to apply as well as enhance their knowledge with regard to all aspects of power plant operations. This position will require the individual to work a normal day shift and will report to the Operations and Maintenance Managers at the Calpine Bethpage Energy Center.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field at an accredited college or university, preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Completion of at least 30 credits towards graduation
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future for any company
• Willingness to work outdoors, in field locations, in a 'hands on' environment
• Willingness to adhere to plant safety standards, procedures, and practices
• Good comprehension of basic engineering practices
• Good problem solving and analytical ability
• Strong computer skills especially in the use of spreadsheet and word processing programs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organization skills and attention to details are essential
• Must be flexible and able to work harmoniously with others in a dynamic environment
• Must be able to self-start and manage multiple simultaneous tasks and priorities
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work

Responsibilities

• Utilizing plant data systems to access equipment performance and reliability
• Updating maintenance documentation and work management system
• Assist plant staff with special projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned while under the direct supervision of a Calpine employee
• Report to Operations and Maintenance Manager and take day-to-day instructions, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
• Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree