Undergraduate Technical Intern - 325RPL Nuclear Facility

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning. A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently. The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio. The Facilities & Infrastructure Operations (F&IO) Division is responsible for operating and maintaining PNNL’s buildings, grounds, and utilities. The F&IO team includes plant engineering, fabrication, craft services, duplicating and mail services, facility program support, relocations, and receiving. F&IO is home to approximately 363 staff including more than 250 bargaining unit (union) staff.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma /GED or higher
Candidates must be degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university
Candidates must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50.
Must be detail-oriented, able to work with minimal supervision, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred areas of study include the sciences (biology, chemistry, computational science, data science, or engineering) with a strong interest in artificial intelligence/machine learning.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with updating equipment lists, asset records, labeling information, drawings, and configuration-management documentation.
Support development and reviews of work packages, maintenance procedures, facility modification documents, and post-maintenance testing requirements.
Perform data entry, quality checks, and basic analysis using Maximo and other facility databases, as assigned.
Assist with work planning, scheduling, permits, resource coordination, and documentation in accordance with established procedures and direct supervision of a qualified system engineer.
Review drawings, schematics, and facility documentation to help identify discrepancies or required updates.
Participate in facility walkdowns, activity observations, and meetings with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams.
Support construction and facility improvement projects by tracking action items, documentation, and system-engineering deliverables.