Intern - Mechanical Maintenance - Power Plant

Prairie State Energy Campus • Power Plant, IL

1d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Intern will assist with installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, overhauling, diagnosing, testing and maintaining all power plant and auxiliary equipment and systems. 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. Assist in reviewing maintenance procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in a two or four-year mechanical technical degree program, mechanical engineering degree program or equivalent Required.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• MUST be available for a 13 week program beginning in Late- May to Early-August
• Knowledge of power plant or related industry equipment, systems, and drawings.
• Knowledge of safe operating and maintenance procedures / practices.
• Knowledge of safety, health and environmental hazards associated with rotating equipment and power plant processes.
• Knowledge of steam power plant operations and mechanical equipment maintenance and a working knowledge of the steam cycle and auxiliary systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to clearly communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all mechanical equipment as required to support plant operations and optimize equipment value.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain and control work order system spare parts inventory.
• Practices environmental and safety stewardship.
• Assists in equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions.
• Assists as needed in the development of maintenance procedures for plant 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.
• Regular and reliable attendance required
• Participates in regular safety meetings.
• Performs housekeeping activities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED