Intern - Process Engineer

ADP; Colwich (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ADP is offering an internship where you will learn to read P&IDs, familiarize yourself with symbols and numbering systems, and understand pipeline designation for ethanol production processes. You will study major equipment, control schemes, and basic mass/energy balances to grasp process fundamentals.

As part of the program, you will gain exposure to AutoCAD and Navisworks (navigation only) and participate in sizing pumps and pipes using reference texts and software, while engaging with a team

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college program related to Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering field required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read P&IDs including symbols and terminology.
• Understand P&ID numbering and pipeline/instrument designation systems.
• Learn phases of ethanol production (cook, fermentation, distillation) via mass/energy balance.
• Familiarize with major equipment and process controls.
• Size pumps and pipes following reference materials and software.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

College program in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Pipe Flow Expert

Job description

The intern will learn how to read P&IDs. He/she will become familiar with symbols, terminology, P&ID numbering, pipeline and instrument designation system.

Ethanol Production Process:

The intern will learn the phases of the ethanol production process such as cook, fermentation and distillation by completing a mass and energy balance. He/she will be acquainted with the chemicals being used at the ethanol process. He/she will learn the purpose and function of major equipment. Basic knowledge of the control scheme will be acquired.

Major Equipment:

The intern will learn about different type of equipment pieces used in an ethanol plant such as heat exchangers and pumps. He/she will learn about the different type of material used in the manufacturing the major equipment and piping.

The intern will learn how to size pumps and pipes by following the Cameron Hydraulic Data book and then he/she will learn how to use size them using software such as Pipe Flow Expert

Other Software:

The intern will be exposed to AutoCAD and Navisworks (navigation only)

Education/Certification:

Enrolled in college program related to Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering field required

Skills:

• Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office products
• Strong strategic, analytical, organizational skills
• Acts with honesty and integrity
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with senior management
• Ability to maintain good relationships with internal and external customers, use tact and diplomacy, and possess a customer service focus
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy