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2019 Intern Class: Conclusion

Today marks the last day of Prairie State’s 2019 intern program. Our interns have performed meaningful work during their summer here, and we appreciate their willingness to learn. We wish them the best of luck as they complete their education and move into the workforce. More

Intern Update: William Lisota

Mechanical Engineering Intern, William Lisota, has spent his summer at Prairie State working with engineers on combustion optimization projects. William has used computer software to analyze trends and gain insight on possible operational issues. He has also helped with the installation of an acoustic pyrometer, which gauges boiler temperature. Another project involved locating isometric underg… More

Intern Update: Adonis Barnes

Mechanical Engineering Intern, Adonis Barnes, has spent his summer at Prairie state creating tools to facilitate operations, along with analyzing data to locate issues. Adonis has learned how a power plant operates, from the basic power cycle, to the complex components of various machines and systems. His projects involve updating and creating books using PI software; these are used by engineer… More

Intern Update: Nathan Dawson

Electrical Maintenance Intern, Nathan Dawson, has spent his summer at Prairie State performing corrective repairs and preventive maintenance throughout the plant. Nathan’s daily work consisted of various work orders. At the beginning of each day, he was partnered with another electrical I&C maintenance technician, and they were given one or two work orders. After receiving these work orde… More

Intern Update: Chase Daugherty

Electrical Maintenance Intern, Chase Daugherty, has spent his summer at Prairie State working with electrical calibrating, wiring, and more. Chase has gained hands-on experience by changing out electrical components and devices across the plant. Since maintenance needs vary, his job duties change daily. He has learned a lot about the power industry and the electrical systems in place at Prairie… More