PIKETON – Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC is accepting applications for its 2018 summer internship program through Jan. 5, 2018. Fluor-BWXT is the U.S. Department of Energy’s contractor for the decontamination and decommissioning of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio.
Fluor-BWXT offers paid internships in an effort to provide students from a variety of educational disciplines the opportunity to apply traditional academic classroom learning to actual hands-on work experience. The organization strongly believes that internships are an important resource for students, which provides them with invaluable work experience as they prepare for their professional careers.
Throughout the years, the mission of the plant has undergone several major changes and companies at the site are taking the first steps toward decontamination and decommissioning.
Internship programs with Fluor-BWXT provide an exciting opportunity to spend a summer working with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to the environmental remediation of the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant site.
These internships are designed to enable the student to gain hands-on experience while contributing to a number of exciting projects. Examples of some of the typical types of assignments include: supporting the development and integration of programs/projects, assisting in the development of sub-contract terms and conditions, participating in process improvement initiatives, analyzing proposals, assisting with public events, preparing and or reviewing estimates and reports, updating procedures and plans, and assisting with field observations.
The following skills are highly desired: intermediate/expert experience with Microsoft Office products, research skills, communications (both written and oral), presentation skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Eligibility
The summer internship program is for students who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time they begin the program. To be eligible, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States in accordance with Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Naturalization regulations. In addition, the individual must also meet all of the following criteria:
- Must be a full-time student pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree and have completed a minimum of two semesters or three quarters of academic course work toward a specified degree relevant to Fluor-BWXT’s scope of work.
- Must be enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university in the region, or be a permanent resident of either Jackson, Pike, Ross, or Scioto County while enrolled and pursuing a degree at a college or university in or out of the region. (Ohio University is a participating universities in the region.)
- Student applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with the exception of students enrolled in an Engineering degree; Engineering students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70.
Program Description and Application Process
Internships typically cover a 12-week period, with students generally arriving in May. Fluor-BWXT offers a wide variety of opportunities that provide hands-on experience in an exciting and dynamic work environment.
All candidates must submit their resume, which must include a current cumulative GPA, and a one page cover letter describing their career goals and why they are interested in working for the organization in the form of an official online application via the Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC Career Portal website.
Applications submitted via fax or mail will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted if the academic degree currently being pursued does not align with the posted internship category in which the candidate has applied. Applicants must submit an official or unofficial copy of their current transcript when applying for the position. Resumes that do not include a current official or unofficial transcript will not be accepted.
In addition, housing arrangements are not provided or made through Fluor-BWXT. The deadline for applications is Jan. 5, 2018.
Current Internship opportunities in the following areas: Business Services, Site Project Management, Human Resources, Planning & Site-wide Integration, Regulatory Planning & Stakeholders Affairs (Public Affairs), ESH&Q (Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality), Environmental Remediation, Facility Stabilization & Deactivation, Waste Management, Nuclear Safety & Engineering (NDA), and Nuclear Operations.
These opportunities will be classified into three internship categories based upon the academic degree being pursued by the student:
- Engineering: specific degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Construction, Environmental, Electrical, or Mechanical)
- Business Support: specific degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, or Information Technology
- Health & Science: specific degree in Science, Environmental, Chemistry, or Health & Safety
Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.
About Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC
Fluor Corp. (NYSE: FLR) and BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), two world-class companies with significant Ohio experience, formed Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC to address the decontamination and decommissioning needs at the Department of Energy’s Portsmouth Site in Pike County, Ohio. CH2M, another global leader in industrial and environmental projects, provides support. Fluor-BWXT employs 1,900 workers who bring unparalleled experience, insights, and lessons learned from across the DOE complex. The Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth mandate is to clean up the Portsmouth Site safely and compliantly, provide strong uranium stewardship and partner with local communities to achieve a sustainable economic future. For more information, visit www.fbportsmouth.com.
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