About the role#
This internship provides practical experience in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems at a nuclear power plant. You will work with the electrical maintenance team to support equipment calibration, system optimization, and daily maintenance tasks. The goal is to gain hands-on experience while helping maintain plant reliability.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems like transformers, circuit breakers, and power distribution equipment.
- Help troubleshoot and repair electrical components to reduce downtime.
- Support preventive maintenance tasks and contribute to the development of maintenance schedules.
- Assist with the calibration and testing of electrical equipment to meet safety standards.
- Review electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Document maintenance work and support the maintenance management system.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 2-year or 4-year degree program in Electrical Maintenance or a related field.
- Good academic standing.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A basic understanding of electrical maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and safety protocols.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
Location & details#
- Location: Wadsworth, Texas.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- This role is paid and includes housing assistance.
About STP Nuclear Operating Company
STP Nuclear Operating Company manages the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station. This facility produces 2,700 megawatts of electricity for two million homes in Texas. The organization operates as a nonprofit and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It began operations in 1988 and maintains its headquarters in Wadsworth, Texas.
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