Job Information
Federal Reserve System Electrical Intern in Richmond, Virginia
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.
Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life
The Facilities Management Team is hiring a temporary part-time intern who will be assigned to observe, assist and receive training in a broad range of activities in the Facilities Department in the Electrical trades. This will be an eight-month immersive job experience where the intern will work directly with the Electrical plant operators. Specific duties and job schedule will be created for the position to meet the specific needs of the Bank. All work performed by the intern will be supervised by local Facilities Management staff.
*** Work consists of up to 20 hours per week
*** Rate offered will be $21.50/hr
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical – General assistance such as replacing light fixtures or pulling wire.
Entry level skill with use of specialized electrical testing and monitoring equipment, instrumentation equipment, and tools of the trade
Working knowledge of central electrical plant operations
Performs installation of a variety of electrical systems such as emergency power generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, breakers, HVAC and circuits to support facility maintenance, renovations, and construction
Performs preventive and corrective electrical maintenance and repairs to facility generation and transmission equipment
Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to work independently and safely
Electrical
Progressive knowledge of construction and operation of electrical and emergency power systems
Proficient troubleshooting, analytical, and decision-making skills supporting effective evaluation and response to emergency situations
Complies strictly with local fire protection codes, state building codes, national electrical code and national life safety code
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and aptitude of building trades required.
Must be enrolled in a Electrical trade school
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with computerized building automation systems
Other/Physical Requirements:
Candidate must be willing and able to:
Lift up to 25 pounds
Reach and grasp with hands
Tolerate a work environment with moderate to excessive noise from equipment
Work in both an indoor office environment and outdoor conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, wind, and light rain.
Full Time / Part Time
Part time
Regular / Temporary
Temporary
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No
Job Category
Internship
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.
OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.
Why Our People Choose Us:
Our reputation precedes us
There will always be room for personal growth
Our people are first
You’ll find the right balance
Your responsibilities will be meaningful
We hope that you will be our future colleague.