About the role#
Otter Tail Power Company is offering a paid, full-time mechanical maintenance internship at the Big Stone Power Plant. This position runs for 12 to 16 weeks during the summer of 2027, from May through August. The role offers a base compensation of $30.52 per hour.
What you'll need#
- You must be a full-time first-year student enrolled in a technical college program that provides training in craft disciplines.
- You should be a student in a mechanical maintenance program.
- You need proficient computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- You must pass a pre-employment aptitude test.
- You must pass a physical examination and a background check.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site at the Big Stone Power Plant near Big Stone City, South Dakota.
- This is a full-time internship for the summer of 2027.
About Otter Tail Power Company
Otter Tail Power Company provides electricity and energy services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It operates across a 70,000 square mile area covering parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The business functions as an investor-owned utility and is a subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation. It maintains headquarters in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and has operated since 1909.
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