About the role#
This is a full-time, paid summer internship for Electrical Engineering students. You will work on-site at our Dixfield sawmill from mid-May to mid-August 2027. This role provides hands-on experience in the forest products industry, focusing on maintenance coordination, project execution, and leadership development.
What you'll do#
- Identify safety equipment, locations, and emergency procedures.
- Participate in behavioral based safety programs.
- Execute a visual standards project.
- Manage maintenance technicians to complete specific projects under the guidance of the maintenance manager.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team on small-scale improvement projects.
- Take direction from maintenance department supervision for daily tasks.
- Use the Enterprise One system for maintenance coordinating processes.
- Investigate and resolve small production-related deviations.
- Communicate with vendors and contractors to obtain quotes and make business decisions.
- Identify potential roadblocks and develop solutions.
- Direct small crews and present project ideas or solutions to leadership.
- Deliver a final presentation to the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager covering your summer accomplishments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an Electrical Engineering student.
- Completion of at least your first year of post-secondary education.
- Good academic standing.
- A hard-working and motivated approach to your work.
Location & details#
- Location: Dixfield, Maine.
- Term: Summer 2027 (mid-May to mid-August).
- Employment type: Full-time, on-site.
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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