Intern

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Energy Optimization Intern

Project Name: Peanuts Project Optimization

Project Duration: 3 months 

Paid Internship: The pay rate for this internship is commensurate with the candidate's years of schooling and major. The pay scale is between $15 - and $26 per hour.

Requirements:

• Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering degree  preferred

• Coursework Prerequisites: Preference for an intern who has progressed to later stages (degree-specific) portion of their program.  Example coursework: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, basic electrical / electronics.

Location: Andersonville, GA with some visits to Roswell, GA

PROJECT SCOPE:

Support the implementation of equipment and procedural upgrades to improve the reliability and performance.

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION & DELIVERABLES:

As a member of the Optimization Project team, the successful candidate will support the:

• Implementation of a comprehensive oil analysis program to detect lubrication or other issues with the mills, 

• Upgrade of mill lubrication systems (physical equipment and controls), including specification of a common system design across multiple sites,

• Identification and documentation of instrumentation maintenance best practices for devices that detect key operating parameters of the mills.

The successful candidate will work with Imerys professionals in the project management, maintenance and reliability, and automation functions in order to effectively implement the above.  

PROJECT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Following the internship, the successful candidate will be able to apply their skills and knowledge to solve practical operational issues encountered in mineral processing and other heavy industries.  

They will:

• Understand the functionality and key attributes of critical mineral processing equipment (what the equipment does and how)

• Understand common issues that can cause the equipment to not function properly (what can go wrong)

• Identify and implement improvements to prevent the issues from occurring

• Be able to work within a multi-function team to effectively address major equipment issues

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