About the role#
The Technical Services Department at the Blenheim-Gilboa facility supports the operations and maintenance of a 1,160 MW pumped storage generating facility and hydroelectric power plants across Central New York. You will work alongside engineers and technical staff to gain experience with power plant systems, equipment, and industry best practices while building a foundation in safe work habits.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering and maintenance projects focused on the safe and reliable operation of hydroelectric and pumped storage facilities.
- Review, organize, and optimize engineering drawings, technical documentation, and electronic document management systems.
- Participate in field inspections to verify equipment conditions and update engineering documentation.
- Assist with inspections of major plant equipment, such as hydroelectric turbine generators, during maintenance outages.
- Research equipment and replacement parts to support reliability and capital improvement initiatives.
- Help engineers with data collection, analysis, and technical evaluations regarding plant operations.
- Collaborate with maintenance personnel and operations staff on projects and continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop project management skills through department-specific research and analysis.
- Research industry trends and emerging technologies to support program improvements.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an associate, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university. Recent graduates are not eligible.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize tasks, manage competing priorities, and work both independently and within a team.
- Ability to provide positive customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
Location & details#
- Location: Gilboa, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About New York Power Authority
The New York Power Authority is a state public power organization founded in 1931. It operates 17 generating facilities and maintains over 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. Most of the electricity it produces comes from renewable hydropower. The organization is based in White Plains and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It serves a client base that includes government agencies, private utilities, and large companies.
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