Power Station CMMS Intern

City Utilities of Springfield•Springfield, MO

3d•$18 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

Connect to a career at City Utilities! CU has been connecting our community to the services they need for every day life since 1945. From electricity to power our lives, clean water to be healthy, natural gas to stay warm, internet to keep businesses connected, to transit services to get them where they need to go. This position requires an employee to work between 20-25 hours per week during the school semesters, and 40 hours per week during summer, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a calendar year. Each semester, undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and graduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. INTERN GUIDELINES: Students who have completed at least one year of college and are enrolled as a full-time student may apply. Must be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program. A student’s intern position will end within three months after graduation. Pay Details: $18.00 - $21.00/hour Depends upon classification Work Schedule: Between the hours of Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 20-25 hours per week. Job Description: PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Manager – Power Station Operations or designee, assists in the implementation and maintenance of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by supporting asset data validation, reconciliation, and standardization efforts to ensure accurate and reliable asset information.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent and current enrollment pursuing the Mechatronics Associate Degree or related field from an accredited college is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F).
Basic understanding of maintenance or industrial environments and asset management concepts.
Introductory knowledge of CMMS and general data management principles.
General awareness of safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
Basic analytical skills to compare and reconcile information across systems.
Effective communication skills for documentation and team coordination.
Ability to organize, track, and maintain large amounts of information in a structured manner.
Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and established standards.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to assist with field walkdowns, including observing and documenting equipment in an industrial setting.
Ability to organize and manage data in a structured, accurate manner.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to maintain accuracy in detail-oriented work and follow safety procedures.
Ability to identify data inconsistencies or errors.
Ability to effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems.
Must possess a willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices, cloud-based systems, and data-driven platforms relevant to utility operations.
Ability to work effectively with employees, vendors, customers, and contractors.
Ability to maintain adherence to all company policies.
Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.
Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development, validation, and maintenance of asset hierarchies for a new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Assists in verifying physical plant assets against existing CMMS records, engineering documentation, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) system data.
Supports the reconciliation and mapping of asset information between the legacy CMMS, LOTO system, and the new CMMS platform.
Reviews asset data for accuracy and completeness and assists in identifying duplicate, obsolete, or missing asset records.
Assists subject matter experts in asset validation activities, including coordination of field walkdowns and documentation of findings.
Assists in the collection, organization, and entry of asset data, including equipment descriptions, locations, classifications, and safety attributes.
Assists in documenting asset naming conventions, hierarchy standards, and data governance procedures related to CMMS implementation.
Assists in the preparation of documentation related to asset verification and data quality.
Provides administrative and technical support to the CMMS project team, including document organization and meeting support.
Follows applicable safety procedures and assists in maintaining awareness of Lockout/Tagout requirements related to asset records.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned by management.