Power Academy High School Internship - Substation Relay

This internship is for students currently enrolled at the Lakeland Electric Power Academy. Positions will be allocated in the utility to prepare future workers where an identified need exists and skills and student goals match. Work is evaluated for overall effectiveness and adherence to safe workplace practices. Work is performed under direct supervision.

• Performs basic level skills as required in the designated position
• Participates in skills training as appropriate
• Assist in developing Substation Equipment MicroStation Library
• Assist in design/build Field Relay Test Lab

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs related work as required

• Current enrollment as a Senior in the Lakeland Electric Power Academy 

Required: A Resume must be uploaded with the application 

Required: A Cover Letter is required with the application

Required: An Unofficial Transcript is required with the application

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with supervisor, co-workers, other City employees and the general public
• Knowledge of computers
• Microstation Software (CADD) or equivalent drafting experience
• Hand tools
• Electrical Drawings
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Requires manual labor work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly, keyboard operations, and manipulating tools and wires.
• The job risks exposure to heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, traffic, moving machinery, extreme heat/cold, electrical shock, adverse weather conditions, bright/dim light, fumes, noxious odors, dust, pollen, wet, humid conditions, and extreme noise levels.
• Must be able to discriminate between the following colors generated by red/blue/green primary colors at full or half intensity: white, green, yellow, orange, magenta, red, cyan, and blue. This qualification will be confirmed by a standard medical test for color blindness.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE