Coop-Chemical Engineer

Position Summary

Reporting to Operations, the Chemical Engineering Co-op provides students with real-world experience in a continuous manufacturing environment while supporting operational excellence, process optimization, quality improvement, sustainability initiatives, and safety programs. The co-op will work closely with engineers, production supervisors, and operators to analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to projects that enhance mill performance.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports and promotes safe work practices throughout the mill by being present at safety activities and personally encouraging safe behaviors.
• Assist engineers and operations personnel in monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production and process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support process improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing waste, improving quality, and lowering costs.
• Participate in troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist with environmental, sustainability, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Conduct laboratory testing and process evaluations as needed.
• Develop reports, presentations, and recommendations based on findings and analysis.
• Support root cause investigations related to quality, production, or process issues.
• Participate in safety audits, hazard assessments, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Environmental departments.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Shall have an awareness of the Food Safety Policy, GMP's, HACCP principles and Food Safety Standard.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field
• Minimum Sophomore, junior or senior standing.
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.