What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Technician (Co-op) position at Koppers Performance Chemicals, Inc?
Job Responsibilities Provide engineering support to improve safety, productivity, reliability and cost for plant related projects using engineering principles, theories and techniques. Assist in reverse-engineering of parts to support cost reduction projects Assist Engineering with problem solving on plant equipment Design parts to be used in the plant for reasons of increased safety, productivity, and cost reduction Assist engineering in reliability projects ranging from improvements to tank inspections Create and modify drawings using CAD systems Update Process and Instrumentation drawings as needed Provide support to R&D projects and the Chemical Engineering Co-ops as needed Assist Engineering with both capital and maintenance projects as needed Obtain quotes on parts from machine shops and oversee installation in the plant Perform other duties as assigned Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements Candidate will have completed at least one year of Engineering or Engineering Technology Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law. Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006. You can view our privacy policy here - http://www.koppers.com/pages/privacy-policy