- Location:
-
United Kingdom
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Permanent
- Main Industry:
- Search Engineering Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Property & Real Estate, Utilities & Services
- Advertiser:
- Entergy
- Job ID:
- 132306269
- Posted On:
- 01 October 2025
Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite
Legal Entity:
Entergy Mississippi, LLC
Job Summary/Purpose:
We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious college intern to join our power generation team. The intern will gain hands-on experience in power plant operations by working alongside experienced plant operators and maintenance staff. This role is designed to provide exposure to real-world power generation processes, equipment monitoring, plant safety, and operational procedures while supporting daily plant activities.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
-Assist power plant operators with daily operational tasks, including monitoring plant equipment, performing quality rounds, make-up and boiler chemistry, and reporting abnormalities.
-Learn and support startup, shutdown, and normal operating procedures of power plant systems under supervision.
-Shadow operators in the control room to gain exposure to distributed control systems (DCS) and plant monitoring software.
-Assist with performance testing, efficiency checks, and equipment inspections.
-Support environmental and safety compliance activities, including data collection and reporting.
-Participate in preventative maintenance activities and work closely with maintenance crews when needed.
-Conduct basic technical research and provide assistance on special projects as assigned.
-Follow all plant safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education required of the position
-Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
-Must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities
-Strong interest in power generation and plant operations.
-Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge preferred.
-Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
-Willingness to work in an industrial environment, including exposure to heat, noise, and rotating equipment.
-Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain a strong focus on safety.
Learning Outcomes/Benefits:
-Hands-on exposure to power plant systems, operations, and safety practices.
-Understanding of control room monitoring and distributed control systems (DCS).
-Experience working in a team-oriented environment within the utility/power generation industry.
-Opportunity classroom knowledge to real-world plant operations.
-Development of technical and professional skills that support future career opportunities in the power industry.
Work Environment:
-Internship based at a combined-cycle power generation facility.
-Work may involve indoor control room duties and outdoor field assignments.
-PPE provided as required.
Primary Location: Mississippi-Sallis Mississippi : Sallis
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status:
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NBU
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: #
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRComplianceentergy to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
