Engineering Student Co-Op

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Intern/Student Co-Op is responsible for the safe and timely completion of projects and tasks, as assigned by appropriate reporting department manager.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Procedure Development
Develops testing plans & procedures
Evaluate new test methods

Health & Safety
Follows all Health and Safety policies and procedures including wearing appropriate PPE when required and promptly reporting unsafe behaviors or work conditions. Participates in all scheduled safety training.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

Creativity
Applies creativity and originality in the work setting, when appropriate. Suggests or applies new ways of addressing ongoing work issues and challenges. Sees possibilities that others have not yet seen, or combines ideas and approaches suggested by others in a unique manner that results in breakthroughs and improvements. Understands when to be creative and when to stick with what exists now.

Dependability
Makes and fulfills commitments. Has established a pattern of working independently, meeting reasonable deadlines, and accepting responsibility for his or her actions. Willingly makes promises and fully intends to keep them. Arrives at work on time and ready to contribute. Shows up for meetings well-prepared.

Seeking Feedback
Tends to seek out feedback for the purpose of improving work performance and listens to such feedback with an open mind. Leaves those who provide feedback satisfied that they have been heard and that their suggestions will be put to use.

Versatility
Is able to take on a variety of different tasks and roles in the organization. Can move in a relatively seamless manner from one task or focus to another and can fill in for other team members when they are absent or are experiencing work overload.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Formal training and knowledge required, equivalent to High School Education. Applies general clerical/trade knowledge and skills. Understands basic methods, records, specifications and/or equipment within own work unit

Must be actively pursuing Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Requires no prior experience, or less than one year of experience

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Routinely communicates both verbally and/or in written format with internal personnel. Communication may also include level of non-routine issues including business discussions or meetings with internal personnel.

COMPLEXITY & DECISION MAKING

Routine work for which general instructions are provided. Some analysis required in decision making. All activities are governed by policies and procedures but some freedom exists for selecting action. All difficult or unusual situations are referred to supervisor for resolution.

POSITION'S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION

Work is monitored frequently throughout action. Errors are usually detected immediately. Results produce a minor consequence for the organization,

MENTAL EFFORT

Considerable attention to detail. These jobs experience a moderate pace of work with requirements to process forms/work/information within a certain period of time. May experience interruptions. There is little or no need for creativity to perform job tasks.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Audio Attention required when using equipment:
Considerable - (51-75%)

Visual Attention required when using equipment:
Considerable - (51-75%)

Lifting or Moving Objects and/or reaching and bending in awkward positions and/or climbing:
Moderate - (26-50%)

Lifting or moving intensity:
Medium Objects (11-25 lbs)

Mobility - remain in a seated or standing position:
Considerable - (51-75%)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

Adverse Conditions such as noise, heat, cold, dirt, fumes and unpleasant environments:
Limited (0- 25%)

Isolation Physically removed from other staff:
Limited (0- 25%)

Exposure to accident or health hazards:
Limited (0- 25%)

Local traveling:
Limited (0- 25%)

Overnight traveling:
Limited (0- 25%)