Railroad Program Support Power, Emerging Talent Intern

Description

Position at Long Island Rail Road

Description

Department:                   Long Island Railroad 

Location:                        Hillside Support Facility    

Position Title:                 College Aide - RPS Power

Hourly Rate:                  $19.00 (Undergraduate)

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

Railroad Program Support is responsible for managing the scope, schedule, quality, and safety of LIRR In-House Force Account crafts and projects. Our department goal is to manage critical infrastructure assets to maintain operating conditions which include safety, reliability, efficiency, longevity, and customer service. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Intern to assist in creating, updating, and organizing project documents such as plans, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Intern will help facilitate communication by scheduling meetings and sending out updates.
• Intern will assist in creating and updating project timelines, tracking milestones, and managing deadlines.
• Intern will help with tracking resource allocation and identifying potential resource conflicts.
• Intern will support the manager with risk management by identifying potential risks assisting in developing mitigation strategies.
• Intern will help with tasks related to quality control, ensuring they meet standards, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Interns will assist in tracking progress of projects and reporting on their status.
• Intern will organize project folders and assist with other administrative duties as needed.

PROJECTS:

• Furniture Contracts - The furniture contracts are to assist with various projects within the Facilities umbrella.
• Tenant Billing - Bills received from vendors to be processed.
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) - EAM is our database for all of our assets (including HVAC, Buildings and equipment).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
• Major(s) Preferred: Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science or related field preferred.

 All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.