University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1 hour ago
Departmental Assistant
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$20/hr - $20/hrThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university seeking a Utility Operations Intern (Departmental Assistant) to assist the operations team with preventive maintenance and steam system operations. The role involves supporting the crew during system startups and shutdowns, maintaining system drawings, and participating in annual boiler cleaning and testing.
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Responsibilities
Assist in completing preventive maintaining task and closing them in TMA
Correct and update drawings of systems in the CHP
Support crew members during steam system startups and shutdowns
Help with the maintenance of steam systems in the CHP
Participate in annual boiler cleaning and testing
Work alongside the CHP staff on various tasks
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills
Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Reliable and able to follow instructions
Preferred
Familiarity with Power Plant Operations
Enrollment in a technical, engineering, or related program
Interest in utilities, engineering, or construction fields
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
Founded in 1863
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
Instructor
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