Operations Intern

Brookfield Renewable US Intern (National System Control Center)

Join one of the largest renewable owners, operators, and developers in the U.S., delivering innovative, renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. With current U.S. assets under management valued at $20 billion and over 190 utility-scale renewable energy generating facilities located across 34 states, Brookfield Renewable U.S. offers a multitude of career opportunities. Our dynamic organization is focused on our mission to optimize and drive value across our renewable energy portfolio, advancing the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future. Our value also extends well beyond the clean energy we produce. From our extensive renewable power fleet, we make positive economic, social, and environmental impacts in the communities where we live and work.

Brookfield Renewable U.S. attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We encourage collaboration across all levels of experience to promote learning, generate best ideas, and deliver quality results, with the aim for growth and career development. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, NSCC.

Responsibilities:

• Act as NSCC intern to support safe, efficient, and economical remote operation and monitoring of generation and transmission assets.
• Work Under the Shift Supervisor to ensure safe Remote Operations of assets.
• Assist in the supervision in the adjustment of real-time schedules as necessary based on generation demand, fuel availability, unit capacity restrictions, weather-related special conditions, maintenance schedules, regulatory restrictions, customer requirements, energy market conditions, planned and unplanned generation outages, and other factors effecting generation.
• Execute work orders, operation memos and other critical documents under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor 
• Save and organize documents to meet internal and external reporting purposes, under direction of Shift Supervisor
• Perform site visits and participate in leading HSSE activities.

Required Skills:

• A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative and solution-focused approach to issues;
• Strong problem-solving skills and strong mechanical/electrical/IT aptitude;
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
• Strong ability to be self-directed regarding learning and discovery;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project), document management (Share Point), and Learning Management Systems (Litmos), preferred.

Required Experience:

• Currently enrolled and working towards (or recently graduated and holds) a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields: Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology/Systems, Management, Energy Systems, or related.

Compensation: $20/hr. 

Salary : $20