Engineering Intern

OBJECTIVE OF OPPORTUNITY

The objective of this opportunity is to receive hands on experience regarding Field Service equipment activities for Hydrite Chemical. These activities include understanding a customer (or prospect) process, to be aligned to Greenfield installs, upgrades, preventative maintenance, as well as being a technical resource and proficient in system design, program configuration and next generation ideation.        

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with quoting and specify project, preventative maintenance, and service requests, assigned by the Director of Commercial Technology or Field Technology Manager.  This work generally includes installation, commissioning, startup support or task outside the primary responsibilities of Field Service.  NOTE:  Post start up support is likely as confirmation a project is complete.
• Assist with industry appropriate training for our customers and Field Service staff, yet not inclusive to systems, best practices, or industry knowledge.  A focus should be placed on layers of troubleshooting and repair.
• Participate in plant surveys to identify and quantify customer, prospect, and Field Service needs.

• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support effective communication in all Hydrite Chemical business units.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with their acting Manager.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Director of Commercial Technology.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management
• Minimum of 2 years of undergraduate degree coursework completed by start of internship
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with employees and management
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires extensive travel and frequent overnight stays
• Driving or riding in an auto, or aircraft, from 3 to 6 hours at a time
• Standing for extended periods of 3 to 4 hours
• Frequent 12–16-hour workdays may be required because of travel and customer commitments
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Frequent turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching