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UNS Energy Corporation Student Intern, Mechanical Engineer (Power Production) in Tucson, Arizona
Student Intern, Mechanical Engineer (Power Production)
Company Tucson Electric Power
Location Tucson, AZ
Requisition ID 5800
About Us
UNS Energy Corporation (http://www.uns.com) , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary ofFortis Inc. (https://www.fortisinc.com) , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.
We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.
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Our culture is rooted inshared core values (https://www.tep.com/careers/#values) that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference. Be Part of Our Story.
We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:
Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.
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Job Description - Student Intern, Mechanical Engineer (Power Production)
Position Description
The role is to assist in the documentation of existing systems and development and implementation of Power Plant Projects.
This internship is part-time hours during the school year, and full-time hours during school breaks. This position is 100% on-site at our Power Plant/Irvington location, with no option for remote work
Position-Related Responsibilities
Review and submittal of Engineering Documents to assist in the completion of projects
Utilizing Engineering documents to ensure properly labeled plant equipment according to TEP standard
Create system drawing packages for established processes to expedite troubleshooting
Review field equipment in comparisons with engineering drawings to ensure correctness
Assist Engineering group in routine problem solving using fundamental principles of mathematics and physics
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be actively enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university and pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Must have an expected graduation date of May 2025 or later
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to protect highly sensitive and confidential information
Must be able to meet deadlines
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Must possess functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
Requirements
Must be able to work up to 20 hours per week during regular business hours; and up to 40 hours per week during summer and school breaks depending on the business needs.Student Interns must maintain the required hours for full-time student status, good academic standing at their college or university, as defined by the college or university and the GPA required for graduation by their college or university.
Failure to maintain full-time status, good academic standing and/or the required GPA will result in Student Interns being deemed ineligible for participation in this program.
Scheduling of work hours and assignments should be made taking into consideration that Student Interns are students first and employees second.
Travel to and from Downtown Headquarters and Irvington campus as needed
Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain it.
Pay Rate: $17+ depending on experience and qualifications
All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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