Summer Hire - Lihue, United States - KAUAI ISLAND UTILITY COOPERATIVE

Description

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) is an award winning and dynamic not-for-profit electric cooperative. Formed in 2002, KIUC is an industry leader in the transformation to a clean and modern renewable energy future. Member-owned, the cooperative is focused on improving the quality of life for its 34,000 members and is one of 900+ electric co-ops serving more than 40 million members in 47 states. KIUC may be relatively small in size, but its bold leadership in renewable innovation has had an enormous positive impact on the global transition to 100% clean energy. KIUC has led utilities in the State of Hawaii in both reliability and renewable production for the past two years.

Job Summary:

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is looking for a student interested in, or working towards a related field in Industrial Maintenance or Power Industry.

Student will assist KPS personnel with routine operational tasks and special projects including assisting Maintenance and I&E Technicians in servicing plant equipment, assisting Operating Technicians in data collection and lab procedures, assist in corrosion control - painting/rust control duties, and general plant housekeeping. All activities will be closely monitored by KPS personnel to ensure the safety of summer hire, as well as other on-site personnel and equipment.

Rate of Pay: $18/hour

This position requires the incumbent to be physically on-site. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Interested in, or working towards, a career in a related field such as Industrial Maintenance or Power Industry.
• Must have good communication skills, the ability to follow directions, and work well with others.
• Must have strong initiative, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Must be at least 18 years old as of June 1, 2024.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must be able to provide documents to establish identity and employment eligibility as required by the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.