Chemical Engineer Intern

Pratt Industries•New York, NY

1d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Intern will be responsible for conducting product quality testing, analysis, providing accurate and concise reports in support of product development and quality assurance. The goal of the internship is for the intern to become educated on the processes within the paper mills, using the knowledge gained to improve the process and end product. You can expect a local champion to provide mentorship and guidance throughout the internship.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in Chemical or Paper Science Engineering related degree.
Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Must possess a spirit of curiosity and willingness to learn and grow.
Needs to be self-reliant, be self-directed, take initiative to move forward with ideas, be committed, and be able to work with and influence others.
Must be able to attend an Intern Summit at our corporate office in Atlanta, GA.
Local candidates preferred.
The candidate must speak and write English at a college level.
The candidate must be able to understand and use simple conversions and algebraic formulas.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Follow safe practices at all times
Perform continuous assessment of product quality
Assist team to resolve operating problems with process, maintenance, and plant engineering support
Conduct statistical studies for operation review
Update and maintain Process Safety Information (PSI) such as P&ID’s and PFD’s, and Safe Operating Limit Documentation (SOL’s)
Must learn to quickly analyze data
Assist in writing standard operating procedures and training manuals
Provide engineering support to other departments as needed
Present to the department periodically and at the end of the internship
Any additional duties as assigned.