Intern - College - Gas Engineering and Planning

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Pay Grade

Temporary

Position Summary

Our Corporate College Internship Program (CCIP), is designed to meet the industry’s rapidly changing workforce needs by providing local San Antonio college students with public utility career experience. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to do things, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used.

Provide support to Gas Engineering & Planning department by supporting the Gas Operations team in ongoing operational issues with their engineering related issues. Gain an understanding of day-to-day operations within the gas system. Ride along daily with Gas Operations and get familiar with the system, maintenance operations, projects, monitoring and changes to pressure, and the general design of the system.

Tasks And Responsibilities

- Conduct ride-alongs with Gas Solutions operational areas (i.e. – Pressure Control, Corrosion Control, Construction Inspections, Utility Locating, etc.).

- Primary project will be focused on gas operations and system design. This role will gain an understanding of day to day field operations and equipment and will serve to evaluate equipment in service and resolve design and operational issues.

Minimum Skills

Personal Computer Usage

Minimum Knowledge And Abilities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Must be currently enrolled in a related discipline.

Demonstrated leadership potential.

Self-motivated and results oriented.

Exceptional communication skills.

Effective networking skills.

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry.

Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment.

Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy.

GPA of 2.0 or higher

Preferred Qualifications

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering background

Competencies

Communicates Effectively

Learning Quickly

Serving Customers

Delivering High Quality Work

Adapting to Others

Minimum Education

Must be a college student; currently enrolled in a related discipline

Required Certifications Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and presenting. Use of personal computing equipment, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.

Physical Demands

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.