Engineering Intern

Guernsey Power Station (GPS) is a $1.6 Billion, 1,875 MW, three 1x1 GE 7HA.02 combined cycle electric generating facility commissioned in 2023 in Guernsey County, OH.

Guernsey Power Station is currently recruiting for an Engineering Intern to join our team. The successful candidate will work in the summer of 2024 under direct supervision of the facility management team. The Engineering Intern applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a variety of assignments in support of facility operations and maintenance. The selected candidate will be assigned small projects or portions of larger projects, shadow and assist operations and maintenance personnel, make recommendations for resolving assigned technical challenges and problems, assist with regulatory compliance, and contribute to overall facility reliability.

Job Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable and adheres to all safety procedures including hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in daily activities associated with the safe and reliable operation of the facility.
• Gain knowledge of combined cycle electric generating plant operations through team interaction and self-directed research.
• Work activities may include such items as preparation of reports, calculations, specifications, and scope documents as well as generating sketches and drawings to support projects.
• Work with the facility equipment and learn to analyze and troubleshoot problems.
• Assist the operations and maintenance departments with daily and routine activities such as system and equipment surveillance rounds, water and steam cycle chemistry, and predictive and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Establishes good working relationships with facility teammates, team leaders, and management.
• Participate in training programs as assigned, including both instructor led and computer based, with a focus on health, safety, environmental, technical (power plant/combined cycle plant operations and maintenance), and human resources.
• Assists with special projects, as assigned.
• Expected to develop and present an “Exit Presentation” highlighting their accomplishments during the internship to facility staff.
  
  

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Able to follow instructions and be a team player.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics is a plus.
• Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, and Outlook).
  
  

Experience

• Previous demonstrated experience in an industrial production environment with a proven record of accomplishment is preferred, but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude is desired.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four-year college or university.
• Electrical, Mechanical or Power Engineering (or equivalent) students preferred.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or greater.
• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to enter confined spaces and work at heights.
  
  

What We Offer

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
  
  

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.