Job Duties/Scope Of Work
GAIN REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE AS A CPCCo CO-OP INTERN WITH THE CPCCo PROJECT INTEGRATION TEAM!
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex.If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
Our Project Integration department of the Business Services team is seeking a driven student who has the desire to gain valuable, real-world experience related to Project Integration, Project Controls, Estimating, Risk Management and Scheduling.
This Co-Op Internship is in Richland, WA; the work site may be within the city limits or outside on the Hanford site.
The Project Management Co-Op duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Providing a broad range of Project Integration related support to the department working within established procedures and CPCCo Earned Value Management System.
- Learning about day-to-day activities associated with the CPCCo Project Controls Analyst function.
- Assisting program functions while developing a working knowledge of project integration systems, processes and functions.
- Assisting Project teams while developing a working knowledge of the project controls analyst function and how it applies to direct work functions.
- Developing a working knowledge of the following: P6 scheduling software, COBRA cost system, the Vendor Accrual Integration Module (VAIM), and MS Excel.
Basic Qualifications
To be eligible for the CPCCo Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program, you must meet the following criteria:
- A U.S. citizen.
- At least 18 years of age.
- An active full-time student during the two semesters/quarters immediately preceding the assignment.
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) during their college enrollment.
- Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program that relates to CPCCo, with emphasis in specific disciplines that support the cleanup mission and aligns with the critical skills and job assignments requirements.
- Able to work full-time (40 hours) during the internship experience. The internship typically provides up to 12-weeks of business experience during the summer break.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively interact with and convey information to company personnel and management.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with attention to detail.
- Motivated to learn, have a questioning attitude, and be forward thinking.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, and more importantly Excel).
- Knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software and/or Cobra cost management.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting hourly rate ranges from $20.00 to $26.70, depending on academic standing (sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate) and degree discipline.
In accordance with the Service Contract Act, this position is also eligible for the health & welfare wage adder of up to $4.57 per hour.
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided No
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification SNE
Shift Work Required No
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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