What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-College-Power Generation position at CPS Energy?
Date: Feb 2, 2024
Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205
Company: CPS Energy
We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!
The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to meet the industry's rapidly changing workforce needs by providing local San Antonio high school and college students with public utility career experience. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to do things, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used.
Summer 2024 Intern Cohort
Deadline to apply:February 23, 2024
Current college transcript is required for the application
Intern
The Power Generation Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of an engineering mentor to support Power Generation business needs. Interns will be assigned projects to improve power plant operations, maintenance and/or performance. This internship will permit exposure to the student's field of study and provide meaningful experience for future professional employment.
- Utilize engineering and project management skills for project development and/or execution. Identify and incorporate new ideas and technologies for project development and recommend economically viable options. Create business justifications, budget estimates and schedules for new projects.
- Develop equipment specifications for replacement/upgrade of existing equipment and scopes of work for planned maintenance activities.
- Provide general support to Power Generation Engineers and respond to daily plant operational needs to ensure safe, efficient and reliable plant operation and production. Support analysis and troubleshooting for operations and maintenance and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Work in a team environment and collaborate with other Power Generation and CPS Energy business areas to achieve desired results. Interface as a representative of CPS Energy with consultants, vendors, contractors, and other companies.
- Recommend/implement solutions for improved performance and employee health and safety to support a zero accident/incident goal.
- Initiate, implement, and complete project work as assigned.
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Strong attention to detail
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Task Oriented
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Self-Starter
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Problem Solving Skills
CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
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