About the role#
The Woodlands Mobile Equipment & Maintenance team is looking for a student for the Summer 2027 term. You will report to the Maintenance Process & Performance Engineer and support digital solutions that improve operational efficiency, automate administrative tasks, and assist with decision-making. You will work directly with maintenance teams and garage personnel to build practical tools that provide measurable value.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, development, and implementation of automation and continuous improvement projects.
- Build solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and SharePoint.
- Develop, test, and deploy AI-enabled workflows, copilots, and agent-based solutions.
- Use prompt engineering and retrieval-grounded knowledge to improve AI effectiveness.
- Analyze business processes to find ways to reduce administrative work.
- Collaborate with operational stakeholders to gather requirements and validate your solutions.
- Create user guides, documentation, and training materials.
- Monitor how solutions perform and suggest improvements for usability and scalability.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business Technology, or a related field.
- Experience or interest in the Microsoft Power Platform.
- Interest in applied AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot Studio, OpenAI, or Anthropic.
- Understanding of AI concepts such as agent design, prompt engineering, and retrieval-grounded knowledge.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate across departments.
- A valid Class 5 driver's license and a willingness to travel to garage locations.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
- The role is full-time and on-site.
- This is a paid internship for the Summer 2027 term.
About J.D. Irving, Limited
J.D. Irving, Limited is a family-owned company founded in 1882. It operates across Canada and the United States in sectors including forestry, shipbuilding, retail, and food processing. The company maintains head offices in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick. It employs over 10,000 people across its diverse business segments.
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