Facilities Intern

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $20 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information.

General Description: The Facilities Intern is responsible for the support of engineering projects implemented by or assigned to the Facilities and Maintenance Team. The position will assist with projects which enhance the performance of the site utilities and maintenance systems. The intern will become knowledgeable of methods and processes associated with the Facilities department as well as various operating, engineering, and quality assurance systems.

The intern will be provided the opportunity to work engineering solutions.

Primary Responsibilities: Facilities and Maintenance support.

• Student at an accredited college or university for a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Capable of quick response times.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Specific Tasks and Focus Areas:

• Targeted Projects support
  • Completing the implementation of the CMMS, which includes populating the asset base and M&R Stores inventory.
  • Comprehensive study of the status of the site utilities and recommendations to upgrade as needed to support current and future requirements; justify & execute the recommendations.
• Process and Project Engineering support
  • Assist with the completion of projects assigned.

• Actively pursuing an BS Engineering degree at an accredited university.
• Strong word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong work ethics and ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Flexible, open-minded listener/learner.
• Analytical, fact-based problem solver.
• Able to perform in a multitasking environment.

Certain areas within the department may require the use of a respirator due to operational or environmental conditions. In accordance with safety regulations and proper respirator fit standards, employees assigned to these areas must be clean‑shaven where the respirator seals to the face. This requirement ensures the effectiveness of the equipment and the safety of the operator.

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other factors, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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