Intern - Watertown Power Plant
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Missouri River Energy Services is seeking a student interested in power generation for a full-time summer internship at its Watertown Power Plant in Watertown, South Dakota. The internship begins in mid-May and runs through mid-August. The intern will assist with maintenance, inspections, installation, calibration, inventory, housekeeping, and plant operations at the Watertown and other named project sites.
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Intern - Watertown Power Plant
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Date: Oct 6, 2026
Location: Watertown, SD, US
Company: Missouri River Energy Services
Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD Missouri River Energy Services is a joint action agency supporting our 61 member municipalities that own and operate their own electric distribution systems. We are dedicated to supplying our members with reliable, cost-effective, long-term energy and energy services in a fiscally responsible and environmentally effective manner. MRES offers an outstanding work environment. We provide competitive wages and comprehensive/low-cost benefit package with unique offerings. Learn more about us by viewing our website at http://www.mrenergy.com .
Responsibilities
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is seeking a student interested in power generation for a full-time summer internship located at our Watertown Power Plant (WPP) located in Watertown, SD. The position begins in mid-May and goes through mid-August.
Projects and tasks this position will be responsible for:
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Assist various maintenance activities at the WPP, Marshall Solar Plus (MSP) and Brookings Solar Project (BSP) sites including preventative and corrective maintenance.
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Create and update work orders in company asset management system.
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Complete regular and periodic inspections at WPP, MSP & BSP.
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Assist with the installation of the auxiliary blower project at WPP.
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Painting interior and exterior facilities at WPP.
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Assisting in inventory counts and organizing storage locations at WPP, MSP & BSP.
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Perform various instrument calibrations at WPP.
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General housekeeping duties as needed.
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Support WPP operations as needed.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
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Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
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Ability work from height while accompanied.
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Ability to follow safety procedures as well as written and verbal instructions.
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Able to interact and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
MRES is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nearest Major Market: Sioux Falls
Nearest Secondary Market: South Dakota
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