Process Engineering Intern: Hands-On, Mentor-Led Co-Op

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island mill in Virginia is seeking Summer 2027 Process Engineering Co-Op/Intern candidates. The role supports pulping, recycle, paper machine and utilities teams, aiming to optimize processes, troubleshoot upsets, and complete routine process testing.

A dedicated mentor will guide you throughout a 12-week program, offering real-world hands-on experience. Alongside day-to-day responsibilities, the Koch Intern Program provides weekly sessions to learn about Koch, our people,

Qualifications

• Enrolled and in at least the 2nd year of a college degree program in Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 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, minimize cost and reduce process variability in a team setting.
• Support capital projects in the area to innovate technology.
• Increase operator knowledge of processes.
• Continually build relationships with operators and management to enable knowledge sharing that may uncover the best alternative to a problem.
• Perform routine testing of key process variables to ensure online process instrumentation accuracy.
• Make appropriate recommendations to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Manage chemical and process changes and/or trials.

Education

Pulp and Paper Science

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island mill in Virginia is seeking Summer 2027 Process Engineering Co-Op/Intern candidates. The role supports pulping, recycle, paper machine and utilities teams, aiming to optimize processes, troubleshoot upsets, and complete routine process testing.

A dedicated mentor will guide you throughout a 12-week program, offering real-world hands-on experience. Alongside day-to-day responsibilities, the Koch Intern Program provides weekly sessions to learn about Koch, our people,