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Wind Technician Internship - Elk River
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Reference 090054  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
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Location Kansas - America North
Town/City Latham, Kansas
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Voluntary & Interns
Deadline 30/05/2009
Company Name Iberdrola Renewables
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Are you interested in learning more about the Wind industry?  We're looking for current students passionate to learn more about Wind Operations.  Throughout the internship the candidate will gain exposure to operation and maintenance methods both in the field and in the office. Must be a flexible team oriented individual with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with a focus on safety. Detail oriented with strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.  This internship is for our Elk River Wind Farm located in Latham, Kansas.   
Duties to include:
  • Data entry and analyses
  • Turbine inspections
  • Inventory maintenance
  • Assisting operations and maintenance staff as needed
  • Maintaining project records and other administrative duties as assigned

Candidate will need to learn and adhere to on-site safety rules, and be physically capable to climb towers. 

We have flexible start and end dates between May and August but you must be able to work a minimum of 8 weeks. This position is full-time (40 hrs. a week).  Relocation, housing, benefits and expenses are not provided; 

Qualifications
 
  • Must be actively enrolled student.
  • Must be in good standing as a sophomore (or higher) with their college or university, OR have completed one year of a Technical Wind educational program.
  • Minimum of 3.0 grade average.
  • Proficient in the use of computer tools, ie. MS Office products.
  • The ability to learn and adapt quickly to a dynamic environment.
  • The applicant must have the ability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual contributor.

    Preferred Qualifications:
  •  Basic knowledge of wind industry standards/best practices including document control processes. 
  • Any previous internship experience is a plus.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of  references, a background check that includes an MVR report, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and a post-employment physical exam.
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