Plant Engineering Intern: Optimize Operations & Predictive Maintenance

POET; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

POET values teamwork and hands-on learning. The Plant Engineering Intern will work closely with the Plant Manager and the Maintenance Manager to improve plant operation efficiency and run time.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, data analysis, and helping advance predictive and preventative maintenance programs. The role is on-site in Shelbyville, IN, requiring a strong foundation in Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering and the ability to handle varied shifts, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Junior or Senior-level student pursuing Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of DCS is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maximize efficiencies of plant operations and optimize run time.
• Troubleshoot process issues and support maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager on operations.
• Develop and review plant operating procedures and safety practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Chemical Engineering (pursuing)

Mechanical Engineering (pursuing)

Agricultural Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

DCS control systems

DCS historian systems

Job description

POET values teamwork and hands-on learning. The Plant Engineering Intern will work closely with the Plant Manager and the Maintenance Manager to improve plant operation efficiency and run time.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, data analysis, and helping advance predictive and preventative maintenance programs. The role is on-site in Shelbyville, IN, requiring a strong foundation in Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering and the ability to handle varied shifts, with a focus on