Intern Jobs in Manistee, MI (NOW HIRING)

Process Engineering Co Op/Intern or Process Control Co Op/Intern

We are seeking resumes for a chemical engineering co-op. This application may lead to two potential job titles depending on mill needs: a process engineering co-op and a process control engineering co-op. The primary responsibilities for both are detailed below.

Process Engineering Co-Op

• Support process optimization and engineering projects that improve mill efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process, production, and laboratory data to troubleshoot issues and support business decisions. Use process information systems for data entry, reporting, trending, and production benchmarking.
• Conduct routine pulp, paper, and chemical testing to support process evaluations, troubleshooting, and quality control. Conduct extra testing on an as needed basis.
• Monitor key process sensing equipment, consistency loops, and control systems to verify accuracy, reliability, and proper operation.
• Support startup activities, maintenance inspections, lab supply management, and updates to safety or chemical documentation.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Process Control Engineering Co-Op

• Support process control engineers, instrument technicians, and mill operations with troubleshooting, advanced process control, DCS, and control system improvement efforts.
• Use process information systems, Microsoft Office, Trident, AutoCAD, and other company software to update drawings, equipment files, functional specifications, and control documentation.
• Assist with system audits, loop checks, I/O checkout, startup support, and correction of control system documentation and wiring records during outages or down days.
• Collect, enter, and analyze process and control systems data to support troubleshooting, reliability, process optimization, and business decision-making.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Basic Qualifications:

Required:

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license. Must be majoring in Chemical or Paper Engineering or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship. Must be 18 years or older at time of co-op/intern.

Preferred:

Currently a member of the paper foundation at the following schools: Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington – Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, or currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI. Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the schools listed will be given first consideration.

Completing this application makes you eligible for consideration at any of PCA’s 10 mill locations as follows:

• Counce, TN
• Deridder, LA
• Filer City, MI
• International Falls, MN
• Jackson, AL 
• Massillon, OH
• Riverville, VA
• Tomahawk, WI
• Valdosta, GA
• Wallula, WA