I & E Engineer - Internship

Kaneka Americas Holding•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The I&E Engineer Intern will be responsible for all instrumentation and electrical facilities at aneka North America (KNA). This includes analyzers, and the hardware of the Distributed Control System and Programmable Logic Controllers. The intern will develop a knowledge base and environment to facilitate preventive maintenance and best-in-class reliability performance. They will also act as a Technical Subject Matter Expert for I&E components and systems in support of Maintenance and Operations, and maintain the consistency and integrity of all I&E components and systems.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in a relevant engineering field.
Strong technical understanding of instrumentation and electrical systems.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to learn and develop expertise in I&E components and systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience in a related field.
Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
Knowledge of maintenance and reliability best practices.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough technical understanding of all I&E components and systems.
Assemble, assimilate, and classify all relevant vendor information pertaining to these I&E components and systems.
Develop I&E Maintenance technician training.
Define the spare parts, tools, and facilities, and develop the inspection, repair and reconditioning procedures required to allow proper maintenance.
Advise on the development of all applicable third-party maintenance service contracts.
Provide technical support when needed.
Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on I&E component and system failures, develop and recommend corrective action proposals.
Advise and assist on-site electricians, instrument technicians, planners and maintenance supervisors on I&E component and system re-conditionings and repairs.
Advise on modifications and improvements of maintenance re-conditioning and repair procedures and practices.
Take ownership of all I&E related specifications and standards.
Ensure specifications and standards are followed for plant modifications and minor improvement projects.
Evaluate the adequacy of plant inspection and testing programs to ensure integrity and availability of I&E components and systems.