Intern - High School-Weatherization

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Mar 01, 2025
Intern - High School-Weatherization Date: Feb 28, 2025 Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Summer 2025 Internship Cohort Application deadline:March 14, 2025 Location: CPS Energy headquarters 500 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78215 Current high school transcript is required for the application Pay Grade Temporary Position Summary The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to meet the industry's rapidly changing workforce needs by providing local San Antonio high school students with public utility career experience. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to perform, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used. The Weatherization Program is an internship designed to provide high school juniors and seniors who are interested in potentially pursuing a career in Energy Efficiency with an opportunity to obtain a fundamental knowledge of the physical, academic, and practical skills required for a successful career. Interns are assigned to an experienced Weatherization Auditor with technical duties in Energy Efficiency, including calibration of CO test equipment, operation of blower door and test equipment, health and safety checks at customer's homes, and evaluation of homes for the Casa Verde program. All team members will serve an Instructor, Safety Enforcer, Role Model, and Mentor, providing an optimal hands-on and safe learning experience. Tasks and Responsibilities Must report to assigned worksite Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (5-day work week) The intern will attend and participate in a 2-day training program. Attend daily Safety Tailboard meetings and perform stretching exercises. Intern will become familiar with general safety information and understand hazards associated with Casa Verde Weatherization work, equipment uses and calibration. The intern will learn the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the Safety Guidelines that must be followed to ensure overall job safety. Intern will learn how to identify tools and equipment used in Weatherization. Intern will learn how to use all hand tools and how to audit and inspect a home for Weatherization. Responsible for cleaning tools, equipment, materials, and specified work areas as needed. Report to assigned Auditor. Intern will perform fewer complex duties. Intern Weatherization performs technical duties in Weatherization audits, including operation and use of CO detector, moisture meter, blower door test equipment, writing reports, entering reports into systems, creating, and participating in training sessions with the team for Casa Verde contractors. Assist Auditor with keeping job site clean and free of any hazards. Intern must be able tolift 40 lbs., climb stairs and ladders as needed. Performs other duties as appropriate for an intern Minimum Skills Personal Computer Usage Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Must be a current high school student. Must be a minimum age of 16. Must reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters. Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel. Basic analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail, and scheduling. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry. Participate in full-time employment with CPS Energy. Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment. Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy. Preferred Qualifications Competencies Communicates Effectively Learning Quickly Serving Customers Delivering High Quality Work Adapting to Others Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED Required Certifications Working Environment Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. Physical Demands Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations. Nearest Major Market: San Antonio Job Segment: Testing, Power Plant, Database, Technology, Energy