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Form of workThe Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a Controls Planner Intern in the Work Management Department, located in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship
Dates: May 06, 2024 - August 02, 2024
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour.
The Work Management Office (WMO) supports job planning, scheduling, and reporting for internal resource crews at the Board of Water and Light. This department acts as a hub for the coordination and facilitation of maintenance activities for the BWL. Working in this department interns will have exposure and the opportunity to interact with multiple departments, industry stakeholders and resource teams, giving wide exposure in regard to work coordination within the industry and then data and information flowing throughout the company.
Position Summary:
The Work Management Controls Planner Intern will learn a variety of skills associated with planning and coordinating jobs for Instrument Controls Technicians in the various Electric, Water and Chilled Water Generating Facilities. Efforts will be focused on simple and basic jobs. The Intern will support efforts relating to simple controls jobs or projects. The WM Intern will learn from, and be supervised by, a mentor of the Work Management Department.
Essential Functions:
- Read and assess basic schematics and drawings to then plan out the work detailed out by the engineering design.
- Coordinate with vendors, operations, generation facility leadership, internal resources and planning teams
- Maintain detailed electronic and paper files for each job coordinated.
- Follow company processes and guidelines to ensure job being planned is carried through successfully through to the schedule and then to execution.
- Follow up after each job coordinated and close out any necessary remaining tasks, such as submittal of updated prints.
- Communicate with various stakeholders, contractors, and a variety of internal areas and resources to ensure success of job being planned.
- Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field work.
- Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Specifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with a focus of Engineering with a junior or senior status during the summer of 2024.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer, and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in construction or industrial environments, and uneven terrain. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in construction or industrial environments.
Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).
Why Should You Apply?
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer, and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in construction or industrial environments, and uneven terrain. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in construction or industrial environments.
Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).
Why Should You Apply?
- Skills development, and opportunity for professional growth
- Tours to BWL facilities and other local companies
- Volunteering opportunities
- Networking opportunities
- Satisfaction of delivering high-quality, essential services to the people of greater Lansing
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there are views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there are views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
