Operations Engineering Intern

Southwire•Denton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with “real world” applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo. This position will support the Operations team in W&C and the Rod Mill by contributing to key projects and initiatives that align with Southwire’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively. They should be eager to learn, demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, and possess excellent communication and analytical skills.

Requirements

Minimum 2.5 GPA
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in sustainability, engineering, science, business, or related field
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Up-to-date awareness of sustainability issues, best practices, and trends
Proven working experience in a team environment
Experience in systems thinking and process management
Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Problem solving
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools

Nice To Haves

Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively
Eager to learn, demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, and possess excellent communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Research and identify alternatives, best practices, and solutions to sustainability challenges
Assist in conducting cost-benefit analyses of potential sustainability initiatives
Identify opportunities to drive product and service innovation, improve the company’s environmental footprint, and increase the use of renewable energy
Support internal and external communication efforts to promote sustainability initiatives
Collect data from internal and external sources to monitor progress towards key sustainability performance metrics
Conduct research, analyze data, and present findings to support operation projects and process improvements.
Assist with the creation, development, and implementation of new or modified equipment, components, and systems.
Support data collection and analysis for root cause investigations and problem solve.
Assist in updating and creating operations documentation, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
Collaborate on continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance safety within manufacturing processes.
Perform time studies or capacity analyses to support production and process optimization efforts.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other deliverables to communicate project progress and results.
Engage with cross-functional teams including maintenance, engineering, quality, and safety to drive project success.
Support internal and external communication efforts related to operation projects and initiatives.
Perform other operation-related duties as assigned.