Temporary Station Operator Co-op

Mission Statement

BED’s mission is to serve the energy needs of our customers in a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. BED’s four key values are:
Safety, Reliability, Community and Innovation. BED’s vision is to make Burlington a Net Zero Energy city by eliminating fossil fuel usage across the electric, thermal, and ground transportation sectors by strategically electrifying, managing demand, realizing efficiency gains, and expanding local renewable generation while increasing system resilience.

The Temp Station Operator Co-Op position is designed to provide a student with hands‑on exposure to electric generation and utility operations in a structured, educational environment. The temp Co‑Op employee will gain practical experience while supporting staff through work such as data analysis, assisting operators, and project support.

Proposed Term: January 5, 2026 – Feb 27, 2026 (8 weeks)

Total

Hours:

320 Hours (Approximately 40 hours per week)

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grade: $30.75 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

• Observe plant operations and maintenance activities for education purposes
• Assist Station Operators with day-to-day operational support tasks, including:
  • Recording operational data and parameters
  • Updating logs, checklists, and documentation
  • Assisting with rounds, inspections, and system checks
  • Assist McNeil staff in the implementation and population of the Fix Preventive Maintenance System (Rockwell Automation)
  • Learning how plant equipment operates and how it is configured
  • Identifying equipment locations and system relationships
  • Entering asset data, maintenance tasks and supporting documentation into Fix
  • Assisting with verification of equipment information under supervision
  • Communicate observed abnormal conditions, safety concerns, or equipment issues to supervising personnel.
• Work on Engineering Graduation Project coordinated with McNeil leadership, using real plant systems, data, and operational challenges as the project basis.
• Assist with water chemistry monitoring and support activities, including:
  • Assisting the sampling, testing, and recording water chemistry results
  • Entering water chemistry data into logs or tracking systems under supervision
• Assist Maintenance staff with preventive maintenance support at McNeil Generating Station, Winooski 1 Hydro Generating Station, and Gas Turbine.
• Support documentation updates, SOP reviews, and asset inventory efforts.
• Participate in meetings, walkthroughs, and learning opportunities as assigned

The temp Co-Op employee will work under the direct supervision of BED Shift Supervisor.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.

• Enrollment in an accredited (4) year engineering degree program with junior or senior level standing, with coursework aligned to power generation, industrial systems, or utility operations
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in an industrial environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills