Alpek Polyester USA · 14 hours ago
INTERN – MECHANICAL ENGINEER JOB GASTON, SC
Gaston, SC
Internship
Onsite
InternAlpek Polyester USA is a global leader in sustainable PET materials production, seeking motivated students for their Summer Intern Program. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will support engineering and reliability efforts, troubleshoot equipment failures, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives at the CA - Columbia site.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Assist with the day-to-day technical functions that directly support the Engineering & Reliability team
Engineering evaluations of equipment (Pressure vessels, piping, pumps, etc.)
Create and refine out-of-the-box solutions to recurring problems
Develop and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
Apply engineering expertise to operations issues utilizing ASME standards
Complete special projects and assignments as directed
Successful execution of job responsibilities requires the ability to operate independently and effectively utilize initiative, attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Full time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program from an accredited college/university
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Availability to work full time (40 hours/ week) for the 3-month duration of intern assignment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to make good judgment decisions
Willing and able to take initiative
Self-motivated
Professional level of integrity
Team-oriented
Good problem-solving skills
Mechanical aptitude and/or hands on experience desirable
Follow safety procedures for the site
Ability to lift up to 40lb
Company
Alpek Polyester USA
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers.
Founded in 1975Charlotte, North Carolina, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase