About the role#
The Kraft Group & Affiliates is hiring an Engineering Intern to work at Rand Whitney Containerboard in Montville, Connecticut. This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship with a rolling term. You will report to the engineering manager and work alongside the maintenance, project, and process engineering teams to support mill operations and process improvements.
What you'll do#
- Cross-reference equipment with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to assist with system analysis and troubleshooting.
- Update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in collaboration with the maintenance team.
- Work with mill operators to identify components for system mapping and documentation.
- Partner with the operations team to analyze process data, suggest improvements, and help coordinate their implementation.
- Review operational trends to find process deficiencies and update process targets.
- Track Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) changes and support related reporting and meetings.
- Manage and protect personally identifiable information according to company policy and federal regulations.
- Follow all environmental and safety procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program for Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Paper Science Engineering.
- Ability to read and detail basic P&IDs.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis.
- Proficiency in Adobe and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work well both independently and in teams.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Montville, CT.
- The work environment includes both a professional office and an industrial setting.
- You must be willing to work in hot, humid, cold, or noisy conditions.
- You must be comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights.
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and earplugs.
About The Kraft Group & Affiliates
The Kraft Group is a holding company founded in 1965. It maintains operations across five primary sectors including sports and entertainment, paper and packaging, real estate development, private equity, and philanthropy. Based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, the firm employs approximately 2,699 people. Its business activities span more than 80 countries.
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