EDT 220P - Electrical Distribution Technology Internship 1

 
Description
This internship provides students with the opportunity for hands-on experience with the skills and knowledge gained in the first semester of the program.

1. Demonstrate understanding and adherence to Duquesne Light Company (DLC) policies.
2. Display focus and effective use of time management.
3. Arrive to work on time.
4. Communicate effectively by listening, asking questions when needed and following instructions.
5. Participate in job briefings.
6. Demonstrate the ability to utilize input to accomplish task in a different manner.
7. Work collaboratively with others.
8. Demonstrate participation with and commitment to crews.
9. Display interaction with others in the workplace and motivation towards the job.
10. Drive vehicles safely.
11. Demonstrate the ability to safely operate commercial vehicles.
12. Complete mileage log each day.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of tools and materials, their use and their location on the truck or at the shop.
14. Demonstrate the ability to prepare line material.
15. Demonstrate the ability to operate auxiliary equipment.
16. Install work area and protection zone controls.
17. Perform work zone flagger operations.
18. Demonstrate the ability to climb a pole.
19. Demonstrate basic manhole awareness.
20. Demonstrate the ability to inspect, maintain and use all required PPE and cover-up.
21. Demonstrate the ability to properly set up work truck.

 Listed Topics

1. DLC Policies
2. Transmission and distribution (T&D) standards
3. Time management
4. Professionalism
5. Safety
6. Equipment skills and procedures.

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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