Engineering & Operations Intern: Hands-On Improvement

Enviva Lp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Enviva LP is seeking an Engineering and Operations Intern to support process improvement and equipment reliability at our manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This hands-on role offers exposure to lean manufacturing and capital project planning in a fast-paced environment.

The internship provides mentorship from experienced professionals in process engineering, operations, and maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to real-world projects and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical).
• GPA 2.7 or greater.
• Interest in manufacturing and industrial systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with process improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing downtime, and improving product quality.
• Help collect and analyze technical data to support plant operations and equipment performance.
• Learn how to use tools like Microsoft Excel, Power BI and project tracking systems to document and communicate progress.
• Shadow team members to gain exposure to capital project planning, equipment reliability strategies, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Assist in creating or updating procedures and documentation (SOPs) as part of process improvement efforts.
• Take part in plant meetings and improvement discussions to gain insight into team dynamics and operations.
• Support tracking and organizing spare parts, tools, and equipment in each of the process islands.
• Help monitor equipment reliability, document maintenance tasks, and support troubleshooting efforts.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action planning related to process, safety, or equipment issues.
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and presenting production or maintenance data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with safety and operations staff to uphold plant safety standards.
• Shadow experienced engineers and operations leaders to learn lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement techniques, and industrial best practices.
• Support the troubleshooting of basic process and equipment issues under guidance from engineers and operation leaders.

Skills

Communication & teamwork

Interest in manufacturing

Plant environment readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Enviva LP is seeking an Engineering and Operations Intern to support process improvement and equipment reliability at our manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This hands-on role offers exposure to lean manufacturing and capital project planning in a fast-paced environment.

The internship provides mentorship from experienced professionals in process engineering, operations, and maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to real-world projects and improve manufacturing efficiency.