What are the responsibilities and job description for the Combustion Turbine Plant Engineering Intern position at NC Electric?
Position Title: Combustion Turbine Plant Engineering Intern
Division: Power Supply – Asset Management
Summary Description:
The Engineering Intern will be primarily based at our Anson Combustion Turbine plant located in Lilesville, NC. They will work directly with Plant Engineering and Plant Management for project assignment and direction. This position will primarily focus on Plant Project support and development of Standard Operating Procedures.
Academic and Trade Qualifications:
Pursuing an Engineering degree with a desire to problem solve. Ideally, the student should be entering their Junior or Senior level course work. Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Able to work in either a normal office or outdoor conditions. Perform well both individually and within a team. Able to be responsible for a project from start to finish.
Work Experience:
Experience troubleshooting problems and completing projects.
Responsibilities:
- Understand and apply electrical controls and mechanical engineering principles to support combustion turbine plant operations and maintenance.
- Monitor, analyze, and recommend changes to operating and maintenance trends, procedures, and functions that affect reliability, safety, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with plant operating, engineering, and contract personnel.
- Maintain a routine flow of information concerning project schedules, annual work plans, plant status, progress and potential problems to the Plant Management and Director of Asset Management.
- Apply technical problem-solving skills to recommend improvements to existing processes.
- Assist with the analysis of data.
- Communicating research and results to management through reports and development of presentations.
Job Knowledge:
A basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles is desirable.
Abilities and Skills:
Should have the ability to work well with both internal and external contacts. Should be self-motivated and have the ability to undertake major projects with supervision. Flexibility is valued due to the variety of projects to which the successful candidate will be assigned. Strong teamwork, responsiveness, and communication skills are required. Must be able to work with Plant Staff and with other departments to meet project timelines.
Relationships and Contacts:
- Reports to: Plant Engineer and is accountable to them for results achieved.
- Internal Relationships: Responsible for maintaining internal relationships necessary to achieve the purpose of the position and the desired results
Working Conditions:
Normal conditions based out of the Combustion Turbine, work may be in the office or outside depending on projects. Limited trips to the NCEMC main office and other locations may be required as needed. Personal Protection Equipment and steel toe boots will be provided.
Company Profile: NCEMC (http://ncemcs.com/about/ncemc.htm) is one of the largest generation and transmission cooperatives in the nation and is the power supplier for most of the state's member cooperatives. NCEMC acquires the power it sells to its member cooperatives in a number of ways, including asset ownership and Purchased Power Agreements.
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment.