What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern co fall 2024 position at TECO Energy?
Title : Fall 2024 - Co-Op / Intern : Solar & Energy Storage Engineering Co-Op
Company : Tampa Electric Company
Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days
The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company.
The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work.
The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.
Position Summary / Details :
This position is responsible for assisting the Solar department in the daily operation and maintenance activities for the solar and energy storge sites and support the engineering team in tracking of effective inspection, monitoring, environmental compliance, and preventative maintenance programs.
Accountabilities : As a successful candidate for our student position in Solar & Energy Storage Engineering, you would perform the following.
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive data collection and predictive modeling tool for solar facilities and collector stations that assists in the prioritization of expenditures.
- Assist in the facilitation of system root cause analysis for solar facilities and collector stations. Assist in facilitation and tracking of resulting action plans to maintain appropriate system performance.
- Support the verification and management of each solar site’s as-built drawing to ensure the most recent version is in Open Text.
- Assist in document creation to support operations and to create standards to use as the department grows with ever-changing technologies.
- Assist the Solar Turnover group with walk down of sites before they are handed over to Solar and Energy Storage Operations.
- Assist in the operation of all battery storage facilities, including creating operating procedures and schedules and performing all necessary testing.
Physical Location of Co-op : Solar Operations Center 405 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Plant City FL 33563-5215
Working Conditions : The Solar & Energy Storage Engineering Co-Op can expect to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The level of stress varies depending on workload and company deadlines.
Physical Demands Requirement : Must be able to work in dusty and hot environments. Must be able to ascend and descend from ladders and stairs.
Walking (sometimes on uneven surfaces), bending, and driving as needed.
Preferred Availability : Full-time (40 hours)
QUALIFICATIONS : Education :
Education :
The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university or college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.
Co-Op Requirements :
- To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
Currently pursuing an Electrical Engineering Degree
Year in School : Junior or Senior
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Excellent communication skills to clearly communicate ideas to all levels within the organization.
- Strong self-motivation complemented with high productivity to perform well.
- Ability and desire to learn work management systems in power generation and delivery.
- Strong project management and time management skills
- Knowledge of database concepts
Emera Leadership Competencies :
- Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
- Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
- Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
- Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
- Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
- Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
A pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening
Last updated : 2024-06-14