Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Intern

General Summary:

The Electrical Engineering Intern will support the maintenance, engineering, and operations teams in improving mill reliability, electrical safety and equipment performance. This internship provides hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, working with power distribution systems, process controls and mill automation.

Education and/or Experience:

Must be currently enrolled as a student in an accredited undergraduate or graduate academic program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field and have completed one year of study.

Salary Compensation

$20/hr.

Schedule

8 or 10 hour “day” Monday-Friday

Position Details

• Assist engineers and technicians with troubleshooting electrical equipment such as motors, drives, MCCs, PLCs, transformers and switchgear.
• Participate in preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, including inspections and vibration analysis.
• Support the development and updating of electrical single-line diagrams, equipment lists and wiring schematics.
• Assist with upgrades to process control equipment, instrumentation and automation systems.
• Collect field data, perform equipment testing and document project progress.
• Assist with troubleshooting process control issues to improve quality, safety and production efficiency.
• Prepare technical reports, reliability findings and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical work, equipment history and project files.
• Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

• Practical application training may require some out-of-state travel to various other Pratt Paper Mills or vendor facilities
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, earplugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)
• Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, and Physical exam
• Recognition of safety hazards in immediate working area and eliminating/minimizing the hazard
• Must be a strong and effective communicator
• Capable of maintaining a professional attitude and demeanor
• Must possess strong problem solving skills and willing to try new ideas for continuous improvement
• Must be proficient in basic math skills
• Basic knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motors, VFDs, PLCs and instrumentation concepts.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Proficient in Google Docs, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment and will be subject to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, and loud noises.  Mix of office and fieldwork; PPE required in production areas.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.  Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Come join our growing team.