Process Engineer Intern - Production

Job Title: Production Intern - Paper Mill

Location: Ontario, CA

Department: Production

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Paper Machine Superintendent

Prepared By: Manager, Human Resources

Summary: The Process Engineer Intern assists with optimizing manufacturing systems and processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Production Team support as directed.
• Learn and apply knowledge within the containerboard field.
• Develop operator interfaces to promote efficient operation, effective standard operation procedures, and improved process monitoring of key operating parameters.
• Keep abreast of liner and medium paper making industry trends and implement improvements as appropriate.
• Work with the L&W and paper testing equipment vendors service technicians and assist in managing the service contracts for the paper testing lab
• Work with production manager in the execution mill goals.
• Coordinate work with other groups within the company.
• Assist employees in gathering and analyzing data used in continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in maintenance projects that involve instrumentation and process control.
• Assist operations in managing shutdown jobs.
• Works in a manner consistent with safety for all parties and promotes safe working practices
• Other functions as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None.  

Competencies:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

This position works closely with Electrical, Mechanical/Piping, Operations, and Process Engineers to improve Process control.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  Chemical Engineering student.

Communication Skills:  Intermediate skills in English; ability to read, write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:  Basic mathematical skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability:  Intermediate skill level with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Computer Skills:  The company utilizes Microsoft products including; Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.  Basic knowledge with these products is preferred. General computers Skills an asset. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should also be able to navigate through various Manufacturing software platforms.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A valid California Driver's License is required for any position requiring travel.

Other Skills and Abilities: 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  An Applicant or Employee must notify Human Resources as soon as they are aware that a reasonable accommodation is needed in order for the individual to perform the essential functions of this job.

Pay Transparency: The starting hourly rate for this opportunity is $23 per hour. Please note the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in chemical engineering degree program
• Strong technical background desired
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Developmental: Knowledge of processes, wet end chemistry, paper testing procedures, and Root Failure Cause analysis (RFCA) related to quality or process failures
• Participate with all departments in continuous improvement of the mill.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should also be able to navigate through various Manufacturing software platforms.
• Ability to be part of a multi-functional/multi-skill maintenance organization

Salary : $23