Industrial Safety Engineering Co-Op (Quinnesec, MI)

About the role

Billerud NA is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. The goal of Billerud's co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for the organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill's operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, the goal is to have co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within the organization by the end of the program. This is a full-time paid co-op position within the mill safety team for a duration of 7-8 months. The co-op will interact with the other members of the safety team as well as business users to design, develop, configure, enhance, and support both new and safety protocols and reporting.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide safety expertise to support mill operations
• Work on projects that improve equipment reliability, maintain the mill's infrastructure, and reduce overall costs
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process equipment
• Monitor, assess, and analyze equipment variability
• Reduce environmental impact
• Provide technical support for key departments
• Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives

Required Experience and Education

• Engineering curriculum with an interest in the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Must have completed three semesters of college education prior to Co-op start date
• Must be available to work one of two Co-op rotations which run either January through August or May through December

Required Skills

• Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn in a work environment that is modeled after a full-time engineering experience
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for other than practical training (Student work VISA does not qualify)

Benefits

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools
• Competitive Compensation – Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent)
• Comprehensive Benefits – Multiple medical plans with virtual care options, generous 401(k) offerings, HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution, dental & vision coverage, company paid disability insurance, prescription benefits