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Operational Excellence Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18/hr

Support document control for operational SOPs and supporting documents * Intake, track, and help process site SOP redlines and updates * Assist with revising and standardizing SOPs while maintaining ...

MasTec Inc

Operational Excellence Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18/hr

Support document control for operational SOPs and supporting documents * Intake, track, and help process site SOP redlines and updates * Assist with revising and standardizing SOPs while maintaining ...

CEI Services

Operational Excellence Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18/hr

Support document control for operational SOPs and supporting documents * Intake, track, and help process site SOP redlines and updates * Assist with revising and standardizing SOPs while maintaining ...

CEI Services

Operational Excellence Intern

Fargo, ND

$18/hr

Support document control for operational SOPs and supporting documents * Intake, track, and help process site SOP redlines and updates * Assist with revising and standardizing SOPs while maintaining ...

MAHLE

Operational Excellence (OPEX) Intern

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

As an Operational Excellence (OPEX) Intern, you will support continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing production processes, material flow, and operational efficiency. You will ...

MAHLE

Operational Excellence (OPEX) Intern

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

As an Operational Excellence (OPEX) Intern, you will support continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing production processes, material flow, and operational efficiency. You will ...

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Industrial Engineering Intern

Winona, MN

$16.25 - $21/hr

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An Operational Excellence Intern supports initiatives aimed at improving business processes, efficiency, and quality within an organization. They typically assist with data analysis, process mapping, and identifying areas for improvement under the guidance of senior team members. Interns may also participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement projects. Their role helps organizations streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance overall performance.

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As an Operational Excellence Intern, you can expect to participate in projects focused on process improvement, data analysis, and efficiency optimization across various departments. Common tasks include mapping workflows, identifying bottlenecks, supporting Lean or Six Sigma initiatives, and assisting with implementation of new best practices. These projects are designed to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and streamline operations, which directly contribute to the organization's overall performance and long-term success. You'll often collaborate with cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to diverse business units and valuable hands-on experience with continuous improvement methodologies.

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Operational Excellence Intern

Operational Excellence Intern

MasTec Inc

Fargo, ND

$18/hr

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Posted 28 days ago

MasTec rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 79 rated construction

Job description

Overview

Location & Travel Details: This onsite position is based in Fargo, ND

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.


Responsibilities
  • Support document control for operational SOPs and supporting documents
  • Intake, track, and help process site SOP redlines and updates
  • Assist with revising and standardizing SOPs while maintaining version control and audit compliance
  • Maintain document trackers, change logs, and approval workflows
  • Help identify documentation gaps and improvement opportunities using continuous improvement principles
  • Support development of clear, fieldusable SOPs and supporting documents
  • Maintain trackers and dashboards (Excel, Smartsheet, Power BI, etc.) for improvement initiatives
  • Validate improvement results by helping document before/after metrics and evidence
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (operations, engineering, quality, safety, finance, equipment, etc.)
  • Assist with change management support (communications, training materials, plans, SOPs)
  • Perform administrative support for the OpEx program (meeting notes, action logs, followups)
  • Learn and apply OpEx tools in a realworld operational environment

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • Current enrollment in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program related to Operations Management, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Business Analytics, Business Management
  •  Have a GPA of 2.9 in relevant coursework

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills
  • Team Player
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentially and professionalism
  • High attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications
  • Ability to interact with clients, managers and employees with a high level of professionalis

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $18/hour
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

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Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • Current enrollment in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program related to Operations Management, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Business Analytics, Business Management
  •  Have a GPA of 2.9 in relevant coursework

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills
  • Team Player
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentially and professionalism
  • High attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications
  • Ability to interact with clients, managers and employees with a high level of professionalis

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $18/hour
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

#LI-Onsite

#LI-KM1

#LI-KW1

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