Electrical & I&C Maintenance Intern – Power Plant

Prairie State Energy Campus; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prairie State Energy Campus is seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation/Controls Intern to assist with installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, modifying and maintaining power plant and auxiliary equipment, including PLCs and DCS. The role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship and adherence to regulations.

You will work with field instrumentation and control systems, interpret blueprints, assist in calibrating and maintaining electrical equipment, and support preventive

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in a two or four-year technical degree in Electrical / Technology program, electrical engineering or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting all field instrumentation and control systems equipment failures.
• Provide input on required services including problem resolution, calibration and tuning of field instrumentation and control systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and maintaining all electrical pumps, motors, relays and I/C equipment to support plant operations and optimize equipment value.
• Use CMMS to maintain and control work order system and spare parts inventory.
• Practice environmental and safety stewardship.
• Assist in equipment or system problem identification and recommend solutions.
• Assist in reviewing maintenance procedures for electrical and I/C equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Adhere to all Safety, Environmental and Plant procedures.
• Assist in requisitioning parts and supplies.
• Perform other duties including preventative and predictive maintenance activities.

Job description

The Prairie State Energy Campus is seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation/Controls Intern to assist with installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, modifying and maintaining power plant and auxiliary equipment, including PLCs and DCS. The role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship and adherence to regulations.

You will work with field instrumentation and control systems, interpret blueprints, assist in calibrating and maintaining electrical equipment, and support preventive