IT Intern at Thea Energy (Kearny, NJ)IT Intern

About Thea Energy:

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help Desk Support: Assist with initial triage, troubleshooting, and resolution of hardware, software, and network issues for local and remote employees.
• Device Management: Help configure, deploy, and maintain company laptops, workstations, printers, etc.
• Software & Account Setup: Assist with user onboarding and offboarding, including setting up accounts in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Active Directory, or other internal tools.
• Documentation: Create and update internal IT guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting documentation for employees.
• Inventory Tracking: Maintain an accurate inventory of hardware, software licenses, and peripheral equipment.
• Project Assistance: Provide support on upcoming IT infrastructure projects (e.g., system migrations, network upgrades, or security audits).

Ideal Experience & Skillsets:

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of desktop operating systems (Windows 10/11, macOS) and core networking concepts (IP addressing, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, DNS).
• Problem-Solving Skills: A logical approach to troubleshooting and a strong desire to figure out how things work.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical fixes to non-technical users in a friendly, patient manner.
• Reliability: Ability to handle sensitive company data with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Company Benefits:

• Salary range $24/hour - $29/hour

Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.