Xcel Energy · 4 months ago
Environmental/Waste Compliance Intern - Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN, 55403
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $27.20/hrXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking an Environmental/Waste Compliance Intern to assist with compliance tasks and gain practical experience in the energy industry. The role involves working alongside experienced professionals on projects related to waste management and environmental compliance.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Assist with compliance related tasks, assignments, site visits and projects
Assist with data analysis and document maintenance
Learn to use and enter data in environmental enterprise management system and run reports to track metrics
Contribute to procedure, compliance manual and training updates
Participate in meetings and assist with problem solving waste compliance issues
Learn about the various regulations relating to waste, industrial stormwater & other media
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in environmental studies, natural sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related field
Current student, Freshman and above
Able to travel mainly around the assigned work location and other metro area facilities, less than 25% of time
Strong attention to detail
Able to work independently and in a team environment (communication and collaboration)
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks (time management and adaptability)
Able to wear personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses and steel-toed boots (provided)
Driver's License
Preferred
3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
Completed undergraduate coursework in chemistry
Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs and data management or analytics tools
Benefits
Spot On Bonus
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
Founded in 1909
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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