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Intern - Distribution Trainee

Organization:
CPS Energy
Region:
United States, Texas, San Antonio
End of contest:
May 1, 2018
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Type:
Internship
Category:
Distribution
Description
We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,300 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve.  Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Position Summary

This is a temporary position involving various duties that permit exposure to the student's field of study and or/provide experience that is useful addition to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment. Under immediate direction and under work guidance of Mentor, assist and supports departments in development of business projects.

Trainees will be assisting the Distribution Apprentices at the TLC Learning Center. This will be a controlled environment working on de-energized overhead lines. They will help the apprentices gather material, assist in making up all material, and use an OX Block (hand line) to run material up the pole to the apprentices. Tasks will vary depending on the day's agenda.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • High quality professional day-to-day execution of special projects
  • Assist in brainstorming and idea planning
  • Network-Meet a variety of people in your chosen profession through your internship, allowing you to form relationships you can build on in the future
  • Learn and master internal operations, including but not limited to accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, marketing, relationship building, customer service, sales, daily operations, etc
  • Identify areas for process improvement
  • Make recommendations to leadership for streamlining systems and processes
  • Research and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency
  • Ability to manage and organize multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Attend daily Safety Tailboard meetings and perform stretching exercises;
  • Foreman assign the days tasks to the apprentices the trainees will assist in whatever way needed
  • The Intern will perform duties similar to Distribution Trainee duties
  • The Intern will learn how to identify tools and equipment used in overhead construction work 
  • The Intern will learn how to use all hand tools and how to make up all material cross arms, cutouts, p-switches, down guys etc.
  • The Intern must be physically fit and able to lift 40 lbs., climb stairs and ladders as needed
  • Assist all crew members to keep training grounds clean and free of any hazards

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Contact

CPS Energy

145 Navarro

San Antonio

Texas United States

www.cpsenergy.com


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