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Clearwater Paper Corporation · 1 week ago

Engineering Co-Op (5-Month Assignment)

Augusta, AR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Clearwater Paper Corporation is a leading manufacturer of paperboard products, and they are seeking an Engineering Co-Op to work on value-adding projects within their mills. The role involves supporting process improvement projects, ensuring safe operations, and providing engineering support to various departments while gaining general knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingPaper ManufacturingPharmaceuticalSustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides support for process improvement projects. Projects involve chemicals, mechanical improvements, support for machine trials and investigations of new technologies

Drives best practices in safe operations and ensures the safety of all operations, maintenance, and staff personnel

Must learn quickly to analyze data

Leads one or more projects that will be started and completed within the summer

Conducts tests to evaluate potential process changes

Research process equipment, including obtaining quotes, coordinating product trials, and making recommendations for purchase

Assists in writing standard operating procedures and training manuals

Provides engineering support to other departments as needed

Presents to the department periodically and at the end of the Co-Op

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPulpPaper EngineeringMicrosoft OfficeCLW software systemsOrganizationCommunication skillsTeamworkSelf-starter

Required

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Engineering

GPA in major greater or equal to 2.5

Pass an alcohol/drug screen before each co-op session

Ability to be a self-starter, be self-directed, and take initiative to move forward with ideas; must be able to work with and influence others

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project)

Ability to effectively communicate orally, both in person and by telephone

Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project) required

Ability to learn CLW software systems such as the Appropriation Request System

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization and follow up skills

Trustworthy / able to handle confidentiality

Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours

Walking for extended periods of time throughout various mill departments

Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs

Reading computer screen or other electronic devices

Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment

General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so