Intern - Mechanical Maintenance - Power Plant

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

Job summary

Prairie State Energy Campus is seeking a Maintenance Intern to assist with installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining power plant equipment and auxiliary systems. The role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship and adherence to plant procedures.

You will use CMMS for work orders and spare parts control, review maintenance procedures for safety, and assist in requisitioning parts. Open to full‑time summer intern schedule, starting late May through early August with a 13‑week

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Enrolled in a two or four-year mechanical technical degree or mechanical engineering program is required.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• 13-week program beginning late May to early August.

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment to support plant operations.
• Use CMMS to manage work orders and spare parts inventory.
• Support environmental, health and safety stewardship.
• Aid in developing maintenance procedures for safe operation.
• Adhere to safety, environmental and plant procedures.
• Assist in requisitioning parts and supplies.
• Attend regular safety meetings.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

SDS literacy

MS Office

CMMS

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Mech tech or Eng program

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Intern will assist with installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, overhauling, diagnosing, testing and maintaining all power plant and auxiliary equipment and systems. Provides environmental and safety stewardship. Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures. Assists in maintaining all equipment in optimum operating condition. Assist in reviewing maintenance procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, any one of the following assigned areas:

• Assist in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all mechanical equipment as required to support plant operations and optimize equipment value.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain and control work order system spare parts inventory.
• Practices environmental and safety stewardship.
• Assists in equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions.
• Assists as needed in the development of maintenance procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Adherence to all Safety, Environmental and Plant procedures.
• Assists in requisitioning parts and supplies.
• Performs other duties, including non-core responsibilities as directed.
• Regular and reliable attendance required

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participates in regular safety meetings.
• Performs housekeeping activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties in assigned area in a satisfactory fashion. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for this employment position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in a two or four-year mechanical technical degree program, mechanical engineering degree program or equivalent Required.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• MUST be available for a 13 week program beginning in Late- May to Early-August

Certification/Licensure:

N/A

Knowledge of:

• Power plant or related industry equipment, systems, and drawings.
• Safe operating and maintenance procedures / practices.
• Safety, health and environmental hazards associated with rotating equipment and power plant processes.
• Steam power plant operations and mechanical equipment maintenance and a working knowledge of the steam cycle and auxiliary systems.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skills, abilities and physical requirements:

• Ability to clearly communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Physical Requirements:
  • Work in close quarters.
  • Work from elevated positions, walk or climb up and down stairways and ladders and climb on and off of equipment.
  • Must be able to bend or stoop for a full shift.
  • Comfortable working on grated flooring
  • Don and wear required safety equipment including respirators, hearing and eye protection, and protective clothing.

Work Environment:

The characteristics listed herein describe the work environment the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this employment position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. While performing the duties of this employment position, the employee:

• Will work in confined work areas and will be subjected to extremes of ambient temperature.
• Will encounter noise levels that will necessitate the wearing of hearing protection.

Compensation and Benefits

At Prairie State, the base pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this role is $25.00 per hour for the Undergraduate level and $28.00 per hour for the Graduate level.