Flexible Ops Eng Intern - Sustainability & Impact

Southwire Company, LLC; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (EO)

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Denton offers College Programs to provide meaningful work for students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher. Interns and co-ops gain real-world applications of their studies, coaching, and possible full-time opportunities after graduation.

The summer program runs May 17 to Aug 6, lasts 10–18 weeks, and includes onboarding, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration on sustainability and operations projects within W&C and the Rod Mill.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in sustainability, engineering, science, business, or related field.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Up-to-date awareness of sustainability issues, best practices, and trends.
• Proven working experience in a team environment.
• Experience in systems thinking and process management.
• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify alternatives, best practices, and solutions to sustainability challenges.
• Assist in conducting cost-benefit analyses of potential sustainability initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to drive product and service innovation, improve the company's environmental footprint, and increase the use of renewable energy.
• Support internal and external communication efforts to promote sustainability initiatives.
• Collect data from internal and external sources to monitor progress towards key sustainability performance metrics.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and present findings to support operation projects and process improvements.
• Assist with the creation, development, and implementation of new or modified equipment, components, and systems.
• Support data collection and analysis for root cause investigations and problem solve.
• Assist in updating and creating operations documentation, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance safety within manufacturing processes.
• Perform time studies or capacity analyses to support production and process optimization efforts.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other deliverables to communicate project progress and results.
• Engage with cross-functional teams including maintenance, engineering, quality, and safety to drive project success.
• Support internal and external communication efforts related to operation projects and initiatives.
• Perform other operation-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Team experience

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in sustainability/engineering/science/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC in Denton offers College Programs to provide meaningful work for students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher. Interns and co-ops gain real-world applications of their studies, coaching, and possible full-time opportunities after graduation.

The summer program runs May 17 to Aug 6, lasts 10–18 weeks, and includes onboarding, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration on sustainability and operations projects within W&C and the Rod Mill.