Plant Optimization Engineer INTERN (Plano, TX)

PCA•Plano, TX

4d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

PCA’s Plant Optimization Engineer Summer Internship offers hands-on technical experience across the key departments of Production and Maintenance in our box plants. Upon successful completion of the program, interns may be offered a full-time position to begin after graduation into PCA’s POE Program.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline and have completed the freshman year.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis
High energy and intellectual curiosity
Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
The student must take ownership of their work.
The ability to work with other personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement.
A positive work attitude is essential.
Ability and willingness to travel on assignments

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of PCA’s business, industry, and production.
Build core professional skills: communication, presentation, time management, problem-solving, and networking
Work with engineers, maintenance, consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations.
Work on special projects assigned to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication.
Organize, implement, and assist with moderate to large process improvements, problem elimination, equipment reliability improvements, and capital/expense projects focusing on asset health and overall improved reliability.
Troubleshoot problems and perform root cause analysis.
Recommend innovative solutions to improve equipment, facility, and plant operations.
Each intern will be paired with a mentor to help guide their development.
Give a final presentation on your internship experience to management & fellow interns.