Engineering Intern or Co-Op students will be assigned to a Process Engineering, Project Engineering, or Reliability focus area depending on their major and interest.
Responsibilities vary by area, but may include:
- Coordinate and evaluate trials on the paper machines, pulp mill, secondary fiber, or other parts of the mill.
- Conduct routine pulp and paper tests that are required for evaluation of trials or for trouble shooting on the machines.
- Monitor key process sensing equipment to determine accuracy and reliability. If a problem is detected implement the repair.
- Conduct routine pulp quality tests on a weekly basis. These tests include efficiencies, consistencies, and critical solids verifications, along with any others tha6t are deemed necessary.
- Conduct periodic monitoring of key consistency loops on stock chests. Also, interface with the E/l Department in order to improve loops that are not functioning correctly.
- Order and maintain routine laboratory supplies and chemical solutions.
- Assist in the start-up of paper machines from monthly shutdowns.
- Conduct critical paper machine maintenance inspections.
- Update lab MSDS's for materials and chemicals used in the lab.
- Project management tasks
- Maintenance and reliability tasks
- Other duties as needs and interest arise.
Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical Engineering, Paper Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related major and have completed the freshman year.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.
- You must be eligible to work in the US on a full time basis.
Abilities/Skills:
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
Employer Expectations:
- The intern/co-op student must take ownership of their work and work area.
- The ability to work with other mill personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement.
- A positive work attitude is essential.
Housing/Relocation Information for Intern/Co-Op Term:
- A housing stipend may be offered up to $1000 grossed-up per month if necessary
- PCA will reimburse the student for the move to their new housing upon starting the internship/co-op as well as the return home at the end of their work experience.
Pay is dependent on the student's year in school.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
All Qualified applicants must apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com