WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter. 

We are family driven. 

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

OPPORTUNITY

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical experience in an industrial setting focusing on facility & equipment reliability. This Intern will work closely with the maintenance team and be guided with projects to improve the PM effectiveness, failure coding / reporting, mean time reporting and technician efficiency studies.

The internship runs from May 2023 - August 2023 with a chance to work Part-Time after summer.

Overview of Expectations

• Continually practice the principals of the Hydrite Waterloo Code of Conduct and Safety Mission, Vision and Values.
• This role will be responsible for gathering and analyzing data, implement new or modified plans and conducts other varied facilities tasks.
• Author / edit modifications to procedures to enhance reliability team’s performance.
• Be exposed to planning and scheduling facilities maintenance and repair activities to ensure proper functioning of facilities.
• Assess and evaluate the physical space requirements of the team, then build a presentation of recommended plans that improves our safe use, accessibility, ergonomics and efficiency of our spaces.
• Gather and review data concerning facility or equipment specifications.
• Review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
• Be introduced to the evaluation of the facility’s proper functioning through ongoing inspection and maintenance.
• Conduct machine inventories and have exposure to the disposal process of obsolete and / or no-longer-required equipment.
• Be briefed on relevant environmental, health & safety (EHS) protocols, state and federal regulations and SOPP’s.
• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of maintenance projects and activities, where appropriate.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Investigate, evaluate, and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, parts management, preventative maintenance, and shelf life improvements.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Preferred: Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical).
• Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of an Associate degree. Preferably – Industrial Maintenance or Engineering Technology field.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications) is beneficial.
• Ability to build and deliver a presentation.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on small capital projects)

WHY HYDRITE?

Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out:https://vimeo.com/201673899

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