Black Hills Energy · 4 hours ago
Environmental Services Internship
Fountain, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $20/hrBlack Hills Energy is a customer-focused utility company dedicated to improving life with energy. This internship will introduce students to the natural gas and electric utility industry, allowing them to assist the Environmental Services Department with various responsibilities including construction projects, permitting, and environmental management.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and presentation of annual environmental training
Participate in annual environmental site audits and complete audit reports
Complete Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan management and inspections
Develop and submit environmental permits for construction projects
Oversee permitted construction projects and participate in site visits
Oversee reclamation efforts following construction completion
Manage universal and hazardous waste and coordinate required disposal and recycling
Conduct site visits of electric utility, natural gas utility, wind generation, and power plant operations as needed
Participation in the Company’s industry orientation experiences, which may include some travel and overnight stays. Prepare and present a synopsis of experience with the Company at the end of the internship
Qualification
Required
College junior or above working towards a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Management, Engineering or similar Natural Resources degree. If you are a recent graduate, you must be within 1 year of your graduation date
No experience required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to prepare and give presentations
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business information
Ability to interpret and summarize environmental regulations
This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards
This role will be required to travel up to 15% of the time
Benefits
Meaningful work
Relocation benefits
Intern week experience
Casual dress code
401k contributions during your internship
Intern Relocation Adjustment Allowance of $1,000.00
Company
Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy is a growth-oriented, vertically integrated energy company with a mission of improving life with energy.
Founded in 1883
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linn Evans
President and CEO
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