Process Engineer Co-Op

Functional Relationship:  

• Operations Management e.g. Operations Managers and plant personnel including Salary and Hourly workforce 

• Mid-level management positions in North America 

• Carmeuse Engineering and Technical Group 

• Corporate Environmental Group 

Lists of Tasks:  

• Identify production bottlenecks, develop and execute action plans, and assess the results. 

• Assist Process Engineer(s) with designs, support, research and calculations. 

• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, environmental, and quality. 

• Monitor reliability of the processes to define paybacks for improvements. 

• Document problems related to the process or systems as seen or received from production. Review results with the plant team to initiate, recommend, provide and/or implement solutions. 

• Conduct process and energy audits to identify opportunities for cost savings, including hands-on measurements with process tools. 

• Track and perform raw material analysis for the best use of the available fuels and stone conducting cost benefit calculations. 

• Monitor stone quality, size and gradation, understand fuel quality analysis and their impact in product quality. 

• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and manuals. 

• Miscellaneous reporting as requested; topics may include heat & mass balance, downtime entry, field measurements, daily/weekly production and greenhouse gas expulsion. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Basic Requirements:  

• A third- or fourth-year student working towards a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or industrial engineering. 

• Self-starter, able to quickly understand and follow directions. 

• Proactive, take charge and positive attitude. 

• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting. 

• Qualified candidates will exhibit a positive and proactive attitude with high initiative and the ability to perform with minimal supervision. 

• Able to do limited travel to other sites and regions as needed. 

• Good technical aptitude and analytical skills. 

• Strong Computer Skills in MS Office (w/ a focus in Excel). 

• SAP or another ERP system experience a plus. 

• Team Player and strong interpersonal skills 

• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

• Presents a positive, professional impression of Carmeuse.