Power Plant Internship

WIN Waste Innovations • Saugus, MA

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About The Position

Our Plant Internship program is designed to provide a broad exposure to power plant operations, while providing Power Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering majors the opportunity to apply theories and practices learned to a real-world setting. Interns gain practical experience, relevant to their field of study, prior to college graduation.

Requirements

• Interns must have a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship.
• Must be currently enrolled in a BS engineering program (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Environmental, or Facilities) or similar academic program to be considered.
• Previous experience in power generation facilities desired.

Nice To Haves

• Maritime students highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and operating plant equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.
• Making rounds to check conditions of plant equipment and recording operational data on log sheets.
• Operating Ash Handling System safely and efficiently.
• Testing and treating boiler, cooling and other plant water systems.
• Lifting moderate to heavy material.
• Operating all aspects of the demineralization system, including making required adjustments to system safely and accurately.
• Assisting coordination of plant health, safety and environmental compliance programs, issues, and results.
• Installing, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner.
• Assisting in electrical, calibration, and maintenance and repair procedures.
• Learning how Wheelabrator Technologies Waste-to-Energy Power Plants are operated, managed, and budgeted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees