Job Description
Overview:
The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.
The PGW Internship Program is designed for students currently enrolled FULL-TIME at an accredited college or university with a sophomore classification or above ONLY.
If you are not a full-time student, please refer to our other current employment opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Assist with day-to day duties and special projects, including, but not limited to:
Assisting with maintenance of records and job folders;
applicant phone-screening;
pre-employment testing;
organizing staffing area;
assisting with data entry projects;
assisting with maintenance of job postings;
application maintenance on applicant tracking system, PGW Intranet site, outlying stations.
Qualifications:Must be enrolled college student pursuing a degree in Human Resources,Organizational Development or other related field of study.
Must have strong communication skills, analytical skills, and computer skills.
Proficiency in MS Office is required, specifically MS Excel.
Experience with with web conferencing platforms such as Zoom, MS Teams and MS Skype is strongly preferred.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Industry | Energy and Utilities |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1836 |
| Website | https://www.pgworks.com |
About Company
Since February 8, 1836, when the first employees of the newly formed Gas Works lit forty-six lights along Second Street, PGW has been serving the fine people of Philadelphia 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Today PGW is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the country. We manage and maintain a system of over 6,000 miles of gas mains and service pipes that deliver an annual 78 billion cubic feet of safe, reliable natural gas to our 500,000 customers each year.
Make Your Move to PGW
At PGW, we take pride in being part of the solution for America’s future, burning the cleanest fossil fuel available, reducing pollution and keeping jobs, business and energy resources here in America. Join us and be a part of an award-winning team:
- Create energy solutions
- Support and promote natural gas technologies
- Help protect and sustain our environment
- Work together with city, state and federal agencies
Your Job, Your Benefits
PGW employees can choose from a variety of benefit plans to best meet their individual needs. We offer packages from Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice, Aetna and Keystone HMO, as well as prescription and dental plans.
Comprehensive Benefits Programs
These are just a few of the extra benefits you can enjoy as a valued PGW employee:
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
- Company Sponsored Pension Plan (Five-year Vesting)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- PGW Employees’ Credit Union