What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern/Co-Op position at Morton/Windsor?
Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strive to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.
Job Summary
Morton Salt is looking for an Engineering Intern or Co- Op to help in the operation of our Weeks Island, LA mine production facility. This is a good opportunity for a future engineer to apply the knowledge gained from engineering classes to industrial problems and gain industrial experience.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Collect and report daily data from operations
- Participate in regular operations meetings to gain experience in day-to-day management needs
- Assist plant operations in executing specific daily operation projects, work with operators to improve plant operations, safety, and quality
- Own small to mid-scale projects from the planning and bidding process to completion and implementation. Assist management and engineering with large scale projects.
- Assist with automation control projects, work with operations to validate necessary instrumentation
- Work with Senior Engineer on brine well field monitoring, reporting, and required testing for this regulatory year.
- Practical operations experience, including partnering with contractors and maintenance personnel on related work orders, gaining mechanical understanding of the product from brine field through the mill for finished product, guide production levels to meet customer demand.
- Conduct efficiency related research and make recommendations for improvement
- Analyzing operational data and processes for improvement opportunities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated previous work experience in the production, maintenance, or related industry preferred.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited Engineering program relevant to Morton operations
- Ability to work independently in managing the tasks as assigned
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications. Computer drafting skills a plus.
At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.