Intern - Distribution Operations
JOB TITLE: Intern - Distribution Operations
REQUISITION: TRA00Q7
DEPARTMENT: Dodson Line Departments – Dodson Service Center
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: $19.00 - $22.00
Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)
It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.
As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more
Intern Description:
This position will report to the Sr. Manager Metro Service Centers, East Region. The position will support the Dodson Operations and Dodson C&M Line Departments’ daily operations and long term planning initiatives.
Job tasks include but not limited to:
· Coordinate design, construction, maintenance and operation of the transmission and distribution systems, including the scheduling of materials and labor for specific projects
· Participate in storm and outage restoration efforts
· Work directly with residential, commercial, and industrial customers on reliability and system improvement projects
· Exposure to managing a unionized work force and working within the negotiated collective bargaining agreement, including participation in labor management meetings, grievance meetings, etc.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university or technical program in one of the following or a related technical field: Maintenance & Reliability Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Science. Other majors may be considered if interest is shown in field project management or labor relations. Pursuit of a leadership certificate is preferred.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
· Must possess the ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide variety of customers and company personnel.
· Must be able to handle multiple priorities and operate efficiently and effectively in high stress environment.
· Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work across departmental lines.
· Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases preferred.
· Must maintain a high level of professionalism at all times and possess a willingness to learn and solve problems with employees at all levels of the organization.
Working Conditions:
Conditions will vary from office to field environments. Must be able to work additional hours on short notice. Some travel may be required.
Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know to accomplish becoming the most innovative and reliable energy company, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.