Job Description

Position Title: Student Intern - TSM (Substation, Telecom, System Protection) (Summer 2024)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department/Location: Office of Chief Ops Officer/Huron, SD

Company : Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

This is a temporary position that assists the Transmission System Maintenance (TSM) system protection technicians, substation electricians and telecom technicians. This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems.

Essential Functions:

• File prints at substation and shop locations.

• File test records.

• Assist with testing relays.

• Assist with The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Protection and Control (PRC-005) testing.

• Assist with inspections, repairs and testing of substation equipment.

• Assist with inspections, repairs and testing of telecom equipment

Qualifications:

• The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age.

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year Electronic/Electrical Technology or related program with at least two semesters completed;

• or earned a two-year Electronic/Electrical Technology degree or related program.

• A minimum of a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) is required. Good verbal and written communication skills is required.

• Good interpersonal and organization skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and personal computers.

• Able to work as part of a team.

• A valid driver’s license.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement for this position.

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of a keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, climbing, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. This position requires finger dexterity, good hearing and color vision, and the ability to perform close work. This position requires the ability to analyze data/reports and conduct research; implement recommendations; develop plans, procedures, and goals; and present information to others. The incumbent may be required to work under pressure due to conflicting priorities and deadlines. Occasionally works in conditions of dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, and confined areas. This position may be required to occasionally work at heights up to 50 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. Occasional travel may be required for this position, either by car or cooperative/commercial plane. Equipment operated includes computers, various control devices, electrical test equipment, and normal shop tools.

Wage : $28 per hour

Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.basinelectric.com to apply.

Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.

Position Student Intern - TSM (Substation, Telecom, System Protection) (Summer 2024)

Category Student Intern

Employment Type EMPLOYEE

Location US:SD:Huron

Req ID 1835