ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO's major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology.
The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.
Chemical Engineering Intern - Port Edwards
ERCO Worldwide's century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. It's our goal to make everyone's lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.
Our Vision:
To be a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet.
Our Mission:
We endeavour to provide unmatched value and expertise through sustainable, intelligent, and reliable products and solutions, creating genuine customer relationships.
Job Summary:
ERCO's Port Edward's Plant is looking for two self-motivated, safety-conscious, Chemical Engineering Interns to join our team! The Chemical Engineering Intern works closely with the Technical Supervisor, as well as other site engineers to support plant process requirements. These positions will be from May to September of 2024, with the possibility of extension.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance
- Demonstrates personal excellence in plant safety and environmental activities
- Supports PHA action item resolution
- Works with Technical Supervisor to ensure compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP), which are related to process safety.
Project / Process Engineering
- Plans and implements Process Improvement Projects
- Supports use of Management of Change system for plant modifications.
- Specifies equipment and materials for plant processes to ensure plant reliability
- Cost estimation for new projects
- Materials procurement and acceptance
- Installation oversight
- Knowledge of process improvements and process analysis to root cause
- Supports plant operations and maintenance in troubleshooting repetitive problems
- Evaluates alternatives for cost, process and operations improvements
- Maintains process safety and technology documentation related to process design, process changes, and/or process improvements
- Project Management (all aspects of small projects)
Communication
- Communicates with other plant work groups, customers, suppliers and contractors to obtain best practices and experience input to process improvements or project scopes
- Develops and delivers training to plant employees on process improvements/modifications
- Functions as a team player with all open activities
Education & Qualifications:
- 3rd or 4th year Chemical Engineering or similar Bachelor's of Science Degree
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work safely
- Proactiveness and good communication
Hourly Rate: $21-25
To join a winning team, please apply by clicking on the link below and visit the Careers section of our company website at www.ercoworldwide.com!
We look forward to hearing from you!
OUR VALUES:
Consistent and Dependable
Customers can expect excellence from ERCO. We deliver reliably, operate safely, and care about our customers' success.
Knowledgeable and Innovative
ERCO helps evolve and improve our industry through thought leadership, manufacturing and product innovation, and proven expertise.
Friendly and Helpful
ERCO sustains its reputation by building relationships rooted in trust, openness, and support.
Proactive
ERCO makes decisions that ensure sustainable health for our employees, customers, and environment.
Premium Performance
ERCO endeavours to excel in all areas, delivering superior goods, value-added services, and unparalleled customer support while maintaining safe, reliable operations.
ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.
- Pay Type Hourly