Water Delivery / Technology Intern

Valmont Industries, Inc.•Tifton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intern with the Water Solutions business unit has exposure to the day-to-day workings of irrigation technologies and will have opportunities to experience product management, development, and marketing activities within the Valley Irrigation product line. The intern will learn to plan, organize, and complete project assignments in a cross-functional team environment as a member of the Product Management team. The intern will be exposed to water delivery and technology products for agriculture equipment and how mechanized irrigation equipment is used in a variety of field applications. This intern will also gain an understanding of what growers expect from Irrigation equipment in order to apply the right products to specific crops and fields. The intern works with different people on the team, getting exposure to different angles of team development. Responsibilities include choosing an intern project to develop and complete during the months of the internship. During the internship, the incumbent acquires an increased knowledge of existing assemblies while learning more regarding Valmont’s manufacturing capabilities and the field usage of Valmont products. Valmont’s internship program mission is to provide a hands-on learning experience through project work, leadership development, job shadowing and interaction with senior leadership. Valmont’s internship program mission is to provide a hands-on learning experience through project work, leadership development, job shadowing and interaction with senior leadership. This will be based in Tifton, GA.

Requirements

Enrolled in College within an Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Soil Science, Mechanized Systems, Soil Mechanics, Soil Conservation or related agriculture field degree with one year of course work completed
The ability to possibly travel domestically up to 15% of the time
The ability to work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions
A valid US driver’s license
A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Work part time throughout the year

Nice To Haves

An understanding of irrigation practices
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
The ability to work well in a team environment
Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

Proficient in Microsoft office products
Initiative to work on training / planning for training at the Tifton DC
Operational duties working with Technical Territory Manager and Water Delivery projects
Assist Irrigation Specialist with Irrigation Scheduling product
Collaborate with different divisions in Irrigation for product integration
Assist in projects globally to facilitate processes and procedures
Support the evaluation of irrigated crop technologies and crop production technologies
Responsible for completing and presenting a selected internship project from those available
Responsible for outlining measurable performance objectives that will contribute toward the student’s career goals (training plan)
Explore ideas outside the current framework to improve processes. The intern should be continually searching for better ways to improve the quality of the work produce

Benefits

Great opportunity to gain career related course work experience from an industry leader
Paid Internship – Valmont values you
Potential development into a regular full-time position
Flexible full-time day shift hours during the summer
A thriving culture in a growing business
Interactive group activities with intern peers
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more