Summer Power Plant Ops Intern

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Elkton Township (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative invites applications for a STUDENT INTERN - ENERGY OPERATIONS/TECHNOLOGY (DCS) at the Deer Creek Station near Brookings, SD for the 2027 summer session, May 17 to August 20, 2027.

The intern will assist operators with monitoring, inspections, data collection, and maintenance of plant equipment, gaining hands-on experience in power generation, safety and environmental standards, and procedural compliance.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student or recent graduate (within the past 12 months) in a two-year program in a related power generation field with at least one year completed.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monitoring of equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections.
• Support safe operations of plant equipment.
• Collect and maintain operational data.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

MS Office

Organization

Team collaboration

Initiative

Confidentiality

Safety procedures

Fieldwork

Problem solving

Education

Two-year program

GPA 2.5+

Driver's license

Age 18+

Job description

Basin Electric Power Cooperative invites applications for a STUDENT INTERN - ENERGY OPERATIONS/TECHNOLOGY (DCS) at the Deer Creek Station near Brookings, SD for the 2027 summer session, May 17 to August 20, 2027.

The intern will assist operators with monitoring, inspections, data collection, and maintenance of plant equipment, gaining hands-on experience in power generation, safety and environmental standards, and procedural compliance.