What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Intern position at ORION?
Position Summary
We seek a motivated IT Intern to join our dynamic team and perform various tasks and special projects within the IT department. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various IT functions, supporting our mission to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions to our clients.
The incumbent must support Orion's guiding beliefs and core values, which are centered on Quality, Safety, and Production (each of equal weight and importance) but, most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.
Specific Responsibilities
The Company expects and requires the incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Physical/Mental Requirements
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. In addition, lifting and carrying objects up to 10 lbs. may be required on occasions.
This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate.
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
We seek a motivated IT Intern to join our dynamic team and perform various tasks and special projects within the IT department. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various IT functions, supporting our mission to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions to our clients.
The incumbent must support Orion's guiding beliefs and core values, which are centered on Quality, Safety, and Production (each of equal weight and importance) but, most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.
Specific Responsibilities
- Engage in projects related to IT system upgrades or software integrations.
- Research emerging technologies to potentially benefit the company.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving basic hardware and software issues.
- Participate in maintaining applications, computer systems, servers, and network infrastructure.
- Support developing, testing, and deploying new applications or updates to existing systems.
- Help document IT processes, procedures, and system documentation.
- Perform routine backups and ensure system security protocols are followed.
- Learn from senior IT staff through shadowing and collaborative work
- Responsible and accountable for the incumbent’s safety.
- Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any other incumbents they contact.
- Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
- Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
- Reports any violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
- Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
- All current and former employees must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and networking concepts.
- Familiarity with operating systems like Windows 10/11, iOS, or Android.
- Understanding of current AI technology and its applications.
- Basic knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL, or JavaScript) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
The Company expects and requires the incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Physical/Mental Requirements
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. In addition, lifting and carrying objects up to 10 lbs. may be required on occasions.
This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate.
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
