Intern - Watertown Power Plant

Responsibilities

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is seeking a student interested in power generation for a full-time summer internship located at our Watertown Power Plant (WPP) located in Watertown, SD. The position begins in mid-May and goes through mid-August.

Projects and tasks this position will be responsible for:

• Assist various maintenance activities at the WPP, Marshall Solar Plus (MSP) and Brookings Solar Project (BSP) sites including preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Create and update work orders in company asset management system.
• Complete regular and periodic inspections at WPP, MSP & BSP.
• Assist with the installation of the auxiliary blower project at WPP.
• Painting interior and exterior facilities at WPP.
• Assisting in inventory counts and organizing storage locations at WPP, MSP & BSP.
• Perform various instrument calibrations at WPP.
• General housekeeping duties as needed.
• Support WPP operations as needed.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.  
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 
• Ability work from height while accompanied.
• Ability to follow safety procedures as well as written and verbal instructions.
• Able to interact and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.