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Seeking a highly dependable Service Intern to join our team in Portland, ME!
You will receive a minimum of 400 hours toward your 3rd Class Stationary Steam Engineer license!
Our Company:
Blake Thermal Sales & Service Inc. is the manufacturer's rep for Cleaver Brooks and Camus boilers. Blake Thermal Sales & Service Inc. is a full-service thermal solutions company that supplies engineered products, services, and complete systems. Blake Thermal has a 99-year history of providing an array of products and services supporting steam, hot water for process and domestic heat for commercial, industrial, medical, educational, and manufacturing facilities. Headquartered in East Windsor, CT, Blake Thermal maintains multiple locations across New York and New England including Portland, ME.

1. Sole focus on integrating and supplying engineered products, services, and complete thermal systems.
2. Longstanding relationship as a manufacturer's representative with a 99-year history.
3. Premier product supported by factory authorized local technicians.

For more information about our company, please visit our website via the following link: https://www.blakethermal.com/
Ideal Candidates will be in alignment with Blake Thermal's Core Values:

• Customer Focused
• Opportunity is Earned
• Solutions Provider
• Trustworthy
• Driven to Succeed
• Confident but Humble

Summary:
You're smart, love to learn your trade, aren't afraid of hard work, and believe that with the right training and support, you could become a highly qualified professional. For this position, we are seeking an exceedingly ambitious intern to gain skills and training in the role of a Commercial Industrial Boiler Technician. Ideal candidates are eager to gain education and develop practical skills, participate in training on and off the jobsite, observe all safety codes, complete assessments, and carry out as assigned. To be successful as an intern, you must have great customer service skills as well as a drive for high-quality results. Outstanding interns are those who are quick-learners, excellent communicators and take pride in representing themselves, Maine Maritime Academy and Blake Thermal in the most professional way.
Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in a variety of training and educational opportunities with interim assessments.
• Assist within the department, developing new skills and capabilities within the Thermal Energy and Manufacturers Representative industry.
• Observe and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Complete all assessments, presentations, and other required evaluations of an apprentice.
• Keep an open mind when receiving feedback and constructive criticism.
• Communication with manager and colleagues on a day-to-day basis.
• Travel to a variety of jobsites including various types of commercial and industrial facilities, municipal buildings, and powerplants around Maine and New Hampshire.
• Learn to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Commercial/Industrial Boilers and related thermal equipment.
• Learn steam and hydronic system piping, electrical, controls, and layout.
• Monitor boiler system operations and learn various sequences of operation to meet customer's needs and/or thermal load demands.
• Assist with factory start-up of newly installed thermal systems. Review factory test reports, participate with system setup, evaluation, and inspections.
• Witness ASME pressure vessel repairs, alterations, and associated testing.
• Gain experience and knowledge of the importance of proper water treatment regarding steam system operation and how it relates to system reliability and lifespan.
• Learn proper burner operation on various types of fuels and how to perform combustion analysis.
• Develop critical thinking abilities and trade-related skills, as well as OJT hours needed to obtain the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license.

Requirements:

• Sophomore or Junior standing student, currently attending Maine Maritime Academy in pursuit of a degree in Power Engineering Technology.
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License to drive rental vehicles & be able to pass a DOT physical for driving fleet vehicles as required. A CDL is not required.
• Maintain company provided equipment, tools, and/or fleet vehicle as per company policy.
• Possess a can-do attitude when approaching new and exciting challenges.
• Ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
• Skilled with computers/systems. Able to read, write and possess excellent verbal communications skills in English, other languages a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate to occasional heavy physical demand with exposure to dust, carbon soot, various fuels, solvents, hot and cold climates, inside and outside exposure when on the job, odors and noise may also be present.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Stand, reach, bend, squat, push, pull and move about the facility or job-site.
• Walk or stand at least 8+ hours per day, often ascends/descends ladders or steps on job-site.
• Able to use hands and able to follow safety guidelines, for both mechanical tools, manual tools, and computer entry.

Benefits

• Minimum of 400 service hours applicable to the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. Additional service hours can also be provided over school breaks.
• Ability to obtain additional service hours during available times throughout the school year.
• Professional experience within the trade of Commercial Industrial Boiler Technician.
• Opportunity to build a career in this industry.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) 401k, generous health benefits, company paid life/ AD&D, company paid training with future advancement opportunities.
Blake Thermal Sales & Service, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate by race, color, gender, sexual orientation/ gender identity, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability status, or status as a covered veteran. Blake Thermal Sales & Service, Inc. is a proud drug-free workplace.