Power Operations Internship.

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Experimental Station Internship Role Description

Responsibilities of this role include assisting with the operation, monitoring and maintenance of powerhouse equipment including boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, and cooling towers.

Duties Will Include:

Operations:

• Boiler and Refrigeration Operations
• Boiler Interlocks Testing
• Water Chemistry
• Valve Identification and Tagging
• Assist with Lockouts
• Observe and assist with projects
  
  
  

Maintenance:

• Steam Turbine Maintenance
• Steam Turbine Overspeed Trip test
• Boiler Fan Maintenance
• Pump Maintenance
• Rebuilding Boiler Sight glass
• Rebuilding Boiler Blowdown Valves
  
  
  

Instrumentation:

• Calibration and troubleshooting of pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters
• Calibration and troubleshooting of pH, o2, hardness, conductivity and opacity analyzers
  
  
  

The following are required:

• High School diploma /GED required
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or technical school in power plant technology or equivalent
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms and work in confined spaces as needed
• Ability to wear provided PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toed shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, arc protective clothing, and respirator as needed
• Knowledge of programmable logic controls and other control systems, human machine interface, motor starters/VFDs, Mechanical drive systems, conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team or as an individual
• A valid driver’s license
  
  
  

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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

• The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.
  
  
  

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