Engineering Intern
Internship Dates: May 6, 2019 - July 26, 2019 (can be flexible to fit into student's summer break)
Purpose:
A Cement Plant Intern will be responsible for learning fundamental aspects of the business while concurrently participating in a continuous improvement project. This will be done under the mentor-ship of the department's team lead. The projects are designed to have a real financial impact on the business and interns will be tasked with presenting their findings during the conclusion of this evaluated internship. Upon satisfactory completion, interns may be extended a job offer dependent upon successful graduation.
Responsibilities:
· Be an advocate for safety
· Acquire specific knowledge on the practices of the business line
· Learn by working in fundamental positions of the business line
· Obtain a network of contacts
· Complete a Continuous Improvement and present findings to local management
· Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
· Meet or exceed company safety standards
· Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management
Skills and Knowledge
· Highly proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
· Strong attention to detail
· Possesses analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
· Ability to prioritize projects, allocate resources and interact with all levels in an organization
· Strong interpersonal skills
Qualifications & Experience
· Must be in 3rd or 4th year of completing your bachelor’s Degree.
· Bachelor's Degree preferred in: - Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical)
· GPA of 2.5 or higher is referred
Physical Requirements:
· Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
· Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear to communicate to employees/ visitors
Working conditions:
· Capability to work extended hours as necessary
· Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment
· Capable of working in an open office environment
· Capable of working in a construction site, manufacturing site, and/or industrial setting
· Some exposure to dust, noise, and extreme temperatures
· Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment and comply with all Company and MSHA required safety regulations
Hours: Expect about an average 40 hour work week
Values – Ensure Safety, Focus on Customers, Pursue Excellence, Work as One CEMEX, Act with Integrity
Safety– Make safety a personal responsibility and hold each other accountable for safe acts and behaviors