Combustion Turbine Technician Intern

Position Title: Combustion Turbine Technician Intern

Division: Power Supply – Asset Management

Summary Description: This position is for an intern to learn and assist in power plant operations and maintenance.

Academic and Trade Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Enrolled in an Associate’s degree program in Engineering/Industrial Technology, or Substation & Relay Technology

Work Experience:                                          

• Practical experience in electrical, industrial, instrument controls, and/or mechanical disciplines.
• Ability to priority plan and possess organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner adhering to NCEMC plant and company policies.
• Assures operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with safety and environmental regulations, standards, and policies.
• Ability to learn to maintain, troubleshoot and repair of all plant equipment to include instrumentation, control systems, mechanical systems and equipment, and electrical equipment ranging from 24vdc to 13.8kv.
• Effectively communicate & interact with diverse groups.

Job Knowledge:

• Ability to learn and observe troubleshooting and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.

Abilities and Skills:  

• Adaptability to a constantly changing work environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Perform in a team oriented, multi-discipline environment.
• A valid state driver’s license is required.
• Must reside within 60 minutes of the plant(s). Plants located in Hamlet and Lilesville N.C

Relationships and Contacts:

• Reports to: Plant Production Manager 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:

Normally works at either the Anson or Hamlet plants. Requires lifting, climbing, and working in tight quarters. Working at heights up to 50 feet is required.

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 several ways, including asset ownership and Purchased Power Agreements.

North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment.