Power Plant Winter Internship

WIN Waste Innovations•Saugus, MA

19h

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

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

Nice To Haves

Maritime students highly encouraged to apply.
Previous experience in power generation facilities desired.

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.
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.