City of Burlington, Vermont
Mission Statement
BED’s mission is to serve the energy needs of our customers in a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. BED’s four key values are: Safety, Reliability, Community and Innovation. BED’s vision is to make Burlington a Net Zero Energy city by eliminating fossil fuel usage across the electric, thermal, and ground transportation sectors by strategically electrifying, managing demand, realizing efficiency gains, and expanding local renewable generation while increasing system resilience.
General Purpose The Temp Station Operator Co‑Op position is designed to provide a student with hands‑on exposure to electric generation and utility operations in a structured, educational environment. The temp Co‑Op employee will gain practical experience while supporting staff through work such as data analysis, assisting operators, and project support.
Job Details
Proposed Term: January 5, 2026 – February 27, 2026 (8 weeks)
Total Hours: 320 Hours (approximately 40 hours per week)
Union Affiliation: Non‑Union
Pay Grade: $30.75 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero days remote/week
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Internship
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Government Administration
Supervision The temp Co‑Op employee will work under the direct supervision of BED Shift Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Observe plant operations and maintenance activities for education purposes
Assist Station Operators with day‑to‑day operational support tasks, including:
Recording operational data and parameters
Updating logs, checklists, and documentation
Assisting with rounds, inspections, and system checks
Assist McNeil staff in the implementation and population of the Fix Preventive Maintenance System (Rockwell Automation)
Learning how plant equipment operates and how it is configured
Identifying equipment locations and system relationships
Entering asset data, maintenance tasks and supporting documentation into Fix
Assisting with verification of equipment information under supervision
Communicate observed abnormal conditions, safety concerns, or equipment issues to supervising personnel
Work on Engineering Graduation Project coordinated with McNeil leadership, using real plant systems, data, and operational challenges as the project basis
Assist with water chemistry monitoring and support activities, including:
Assisting the sampling, testing, and recording water chemistry results
Entering water chemistry data into logs or tracking systems under supervision
Assist Maintenance staff with preventive maintenance support at McNeil Generating Station, Winooski 1 Hydro Generating Station, and Gas Turbine
Support documentation updates, SOP reviews, and asset inventory efforts
Participate in meetings, walkthroughs, and learning opportunities as assigned
Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements
Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development
Enrollment in an accredited (4) year engineering degree program with junior or senior level standing, with coursework aligned to power generation, industrial systems, or utility operations
Ability to follow safety procedures and work in an industrial environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
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General Purpose The Temp Station Operator Co‑Op position is designed to provide a student with hands‑on exposure to electric generation and utility operations in a structured, educational environment. The temp Co‑Op employee will gain practical experience while supporting staff through work such as data analysis, assisting operators, and project support.
Job Details
Proposed Term: January 5, 2026 – February 27, 2026 (8 weeks)
Total Hours: 320 Hours (approximately 40 hours per week)
Union Affiliation: Non‑Union
Pay Grade: $30.75 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero days remote/week
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Internship
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Government Administration
Supervision The temp Co‑Op employee will work under the direct supervision of BED Shift Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Observe plant operations and maintenance activities for education purposes
Assist Station Operators with day‑to‑day operational support tasks, including:
Recording operational data and parameters
Updating logs, checklists, and documentation
Assisting with rounds, inspections, and system checks
Assist McNeil staff in the implementation and population of the Fix Preventive Maintenance System (Rockwell Automation)
Learning how plant equipment operates and how it is configured
Identifying equipment locations and system relationships
Entering asset data, maintenance tasks and supporting documentation into Fix
Assisting with verification of equipment information under supervision
Communicate observed abnormal conditions, safety concerns, or equipment issues to supervising personnel
Work on Engineering Graduation Project coordinated with McNeil leadership, using real plant systems, data, and operational challenges as the project basis
Assist with water chemistry monitoring and support activities, including:
Assisting the sampling, testing, and recording water chemistry results
Entering water chemistry data into logs or tracking systems under supervision
Assist Maintenance staff with preventive maintenance support at McNeil Generating Station, Winooski 1 Hydro Generating Station, and Gas Turbine
Support documentation updates, SOP reviews, and asset inventory efforts
Participate in meetings, walkthroughs, and learning opportunities as assigned
Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements
Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development
Enrollment in an accredited (4) year engineering degree program with junior or senior level standing, with coursework aligned to power generation, industrial systems, or utility operations
Ability to follow safety procedures and work in an industrial environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
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