ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
The Mechanical Engineer Intern works under close supervision to ensure the safe, timely and successful completion of their assigned work. Under the guidance of experienced engineering professionals the Engineer Intern will develop skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the AEUG business and operations and maintenance activities.Job Description
Internship Highlights:
o Training opportunities may include participation in different projects/areas, working with Acciona engineering and maintenance professionals that support operational engineering functions, which includes Wind and Solar PV/Storage.
o Experience and exposure may include, but is not limited to, the different stages of a project life cycle: development, preconstruction, construction, operations and maintenance.
o Training opportunities include technical training, training on specific competencies, monitoring and evaluating individual performance, and feedback from the mentoring supervisor throughout the program.
o Acquiring an understanding of the reliability process of renewable resources, including planned maintenance activities, deficiencies in turbine performance, and techniques to improve equipment performance.
o Exposure to root cause analysis, the work management system and the development of reports and action plans, and other operational activity reports.
o Opportunity to travel to and visit operating assets.
Key Responsibilities:
o Undertake assigned work with diligence and commitment to produce high quality outputs
o Apply academic learning to the workplace environment
o Participate in designated teams to achieve work outcomes
o Provide reports, analysis, and research on relevant issues, as directed
o Contribute to team meetings and perform effectively as a member of the team
o Undertake professional and personal development to complement on-the-job learning
o Carry out duties in accordance with AEUG health, safety, environment, and quality policies, principles, corporate values, and strategies.
Required Skills and Competencies
o Enrollment in a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree program, completion of the first (2) years preferred
o Capacity to work on varied activities, managing multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
o Technically astute and capable of expertise-based problem solving
o High attention to detail and commitment to produce high quality outputs
o Make decisions based on accepted quality standards, policies and procedures
o An effective team-worker who can work independently when required
o Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to learn from experienced engineers
o Ability to vertically climb structures up to 300 feet
o High level of computer literacy, including using computer applications such as (e-mail, internet, MS Office, etc.)
o Willingness and flexibility to travel (if applicable)
o Valid driver’s license
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Benefits
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.