Power Operations Internship

DuPont

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About The Position

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers Experimental Station Internship Role Description Responsibilities of this role include assisting with the operation, monitoring and maintenance of powerhouse equipment including boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, and cooling towers.

Requirements

• High School diploma /GED required
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or technical school in power plant technology or equivalent
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0 scale)
• Legal right to work in the U.S. without restriction
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms and work in confined spaces as needed
• Ability to wear provided PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toed shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, arc protective clothing, and respirator as needed
• Knowledge of programmable logic controls and other control systems, human machine interface, motor starters/VFDs, Mechanical drive systems, conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team or as an individual
• A valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation, monitoring and maintenance of powerhouse equipment including boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, and cooling towers.
• Boiler and Refrigeration Operations
• Boiler Interlocks Testing
• Water Chemistry
• Valve Identification and Tagging
• Assist with Lockouts
• Observe and assist with projects
• Steam Turbine Maintenance
• Steam Turbine Overspeed Trip test
• Boiler Fan Maintenance
• Pump Maintenance
• Rebuilding Boiler Sight glass
• Rebuilding Boiler Blowdown Valves
• Calibration and troubleshooting of pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters
• Calibration and troubleshooting of pH, o2, hardness, conductivity and opacity analyzers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees