Intern Update: Andrew Jansen

Electrical Maintenance Intern, Andrew Jansen, has been gaining hands-on experience by working directly with machinery, performing repairs, conducting pre-checks, and replacing parts. Each day brings a variety of tasks and challenges across the plant. His department receives work orders at the start of each day, after which the team develops a plan and heads out into the plant. “I like this… More

2025 PSGC Scholarship Recipients

Pictured above (left to right): Randy Short (President & CEO of PSGC), Grady Davis, Autumn Guyette, Harley Luechtefeld, Molly Doerflein, Jenni Mezo. Not pictured: Brandon Joiner. On Wednesday, July 30, Prairie State Generating Company (PSGC) awarded six students with $1,000 scholarships through the annual PSGC Scholarship Program. The PSGC Scholarship Program has awarded $67,000 in sch… More

Intern Update: Brady Kuhl

Electrical Engineering Intern, Brady Kuhl, has spent his summer supporting the plant’s electrical systems. His position focuses on making systems sturdier and more reliable. Whether he’s revising drawings, switching out components, or fine-tuning circuits, Brady’s overall goal is to help improve all electrical systems in the plant. Brady has been working on drawings for the electri… More

Intern Update: Madisyn Wienstroer

Communications Intern, Madisyn Wienstroer, has been completing a variety of projects within the department. She has been conducting interviews for the Meet the Interns and Intern Update articles, writing stories, creating graphics for upcoming holidays and events, and assisting in organizing events. Each day brings new tasks and projects for Madisyn to work on. She has written several articl… More

Intern Update: Jessi Velino

Mechanical Maintenance Intern, Jessi Velino, has been gaining hands-on work experience throughout the plant by replacing equipment, completing preventative maintenance tasks, and learning how machines operate. Each morning, Jessi begins her day by reviewing the daily work order and finding out who she’ll be partnered with. From there, its hands-on problem solving, fixing broken compone… More