Process Engineering Co‑op: Hands-On Impact & Mentorship

Georgia Pacific; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island, Virginia Mill is seeking a Spring 2027 Process Engineering Co-Op/Intern to join a team supporting pulping, recycle, paper machine and utilities operations. You will help optimize processes, troubleshoot, assist with outages, and perform routine process testing under mentor guidance.

The Koch Intern Program offers weekly sessions to learn about Koch and Principle Based Management.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college degree program in Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and in the 2nd year or higher.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or by 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Understand safe work practices and lead safety by example.
• Work closely with area operations and management to identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs and minimize process variability.
• Support capital projects in the area to innovate technology.
• Increase operator knowledge of processes.
• Build relationships with operators and management to enable knowledge sharing.
• Perform routine testing of key process variables to ensure instrument accuracy.
• Make recommendations to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Manage chemical and process changes and/or trials.

Education

Pulp and Paper Science / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering - 2nd year

Job description

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island, Virginia Mill is seeking a Spring 2027 Process Engineering Co-Op/Intern to join a team supporting pulping, recycle, paper machine and utilities operations. You will help optimize processes, troubleshoot, assist with outages, and perform routine process testing under mentor guidance.

The Koch Intern Program offers weekly sessions to learn about Koch and Principle Based Management.