Internship - Power Operations Engineer - Westbrook Energy Center

Calpine • Westbrook, ME

92d

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 Manager at the Calpine Westbrook Energy Center.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field at an accredited college or university, preferably Power, 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
• Performing water treatment chemistry
• Performing equipment inspections
• Updating maintenance documentation and work management system
• Updating and modifying plant drawings and equipment lists
• Assisting with predictive maintenance data recording and analysis
• Assisting plant staff with engineering projects and contract management
• Assisting with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, inspections, and troubleshooting while under direct supervision by a qualified Calpine Employee
• Assisting with the requisition of spare parts inventory for plant equipment
• Performing other duties as assigned while under the direct supervision of a Calpine employee
• Ability to take day-to-day instructions, both written and verbal, from the Plant Operations, Operations Manager, and Maintenance Manager
• Assisting Plant shift operations including local starting and stopping of equipment
• Reading and recording gauges when required
• Maintaining shift operation logs and records when required

What This Job Offers

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