Process Engineering Co-Op/Intern or Process Control Co-Op/InternWe are seeking resumes for a chemical engineering co-op. This application may lead to two potential job titles depending on mill needs: a process engineering co-op and a process control engineering co-op. The primary responsibilities for both are detailed below. Process Engineering Co-OpSupport process optimization and engineering projects that improve mill efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost performance. Collect, analyze, and interpret process, production, and laboratory data to troubleshoot issues and support business decisions. Use process information systems for data entry, reporting, trending, and production benchmarking. Conduct routine pulp, paper, and chemical testing to support process evaluations, troubleshooting, and quality control. Conduct extra testing on an as needed basis. Monitor key process sensing equipment, consistency loops, and control systems to verify accuracy, reliability, and proper operation. Support startup activities, maintenance inspections, lab supply management, and updates to safety or chemical documentation. Additional duties as requested by management. Process Control Engineering Co-OpSupport process control engineers, instrument technicians, and mill operations with troubleshooting, advanced process control, DCS, and control system improvement efforts. Use process information systems, Microsoft Office, Trident, AutoCAD, and other company software to update drawings, equipment files, functional specifications, and control documentation. Assist with system audits, loop checks, I/O checkout, startup support, and correction of control system documentation and wiring records during outages or down days. Collect, enter, and analyze process and control systems data to support troubleshooting, reliability, process optimization, and business decision-making. Additional duties as requested by management.
Basic Qualifications
Required:
A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver's license. Must be majoring in Chemical or Paper Engineering or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship. Must be 18 years or older at time of co-op/intern.
Preferred:
Currently a member of the paper foundation at the following schools: Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington – Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, or currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI. Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the schools listed will be given first consideration. Completing this application makes you eligible for consideration at any of PCA's 10 mill locations as follows: Counce, TNDeridder, LAFiler City, MIInternational Falls, MNJackson, ALMassillon, OHRiverville, VATomahawk, WIValdosta, GAWallula, WACOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSStarting salary for position: $25-$30 Paid Holidays. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
Disclaimer:
The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
