Missouri River Energy Services

**Intern - Watertown Power Plant**

Watertown, SD, US
  • Summer 2027
  • On-site

Listing details

  • Posted Oct 6
  • Last verified Oct 23

About the job

Responsibilities Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is seeking a student interested in power generation for a full-time summer internship located at our Watertown Power Plant (WPP) located in Watertown, SD. The position begins in mid-May and goes through mid-August. Projects and tasks this position will be responsible for: Assist various maintenance activities at the WPP, Marshall Solar Plus (MSP) and Brookings Solar Project (BSP) sites including preventative and corrective maintenance.

Create and update work orders in company asset management system. Complete regular and periodic inspections at WPP, MSP & BSP. Assist with the installation of the auxiliary blower project at WPP.

Painting interior and exterior facilities at WPP. Assisting in inventory counts and organizing storage locations at WPP, MSP & BSP. Perform various instrument calibrations at WPP.

General housekeeping duties as needed. Support WPP operations as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Ability work from height while accompanied. Ability to follow safety procedures as well as written and verbal instructions.

Able to interact and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public. *MRES is an Equal Opportunity Employer*