Undergraduate Intern

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Job Summary: This position will assist the Projects Department in developing and monitoring installation projects, from detailed design through equipment commissioning. Key Highlights: 1. Assist in the development and execution of installation project plans 2. Participate in continuous improvement task forces 3. Support the preparation of capital cost control reports Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations. If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different than what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! **PROJECTS INTERN** **JOB SUMMARY** **The incumbent will assist the Projects Department in developing installation projects and monitor all stages of the process, including detailed design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of associated equipment.** **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES** · Assist in the development and execution of multidisciplinary installation project plans. * Assist project managers in managing ongoing projects (cost control reports, physical progress tracking, CMS project closure, etc...) · Manage and issue quotation/purchase orders for ongoing projects, and support physical progress tracking for each approved project. · Receive materials and equipment, verifying deliveries against the Projects Department’s requirements, inspecting for potential damage, reviewing relevant documentation, and requesting technical inspections and analyses if required. · Request, receive, verify, and archive documents from contracted companies. · Assist in requesting necessary documentation from contracted companies to implement Safety Integration. · Maintain organization of technical files to ensure ease of access and keep them continuously updated. · Participate in task forces focused on quality, safety, production, and cost reduction improvements. · Draft tenders/scopes for small-scale projects under direct supervision, and provide field technical supervision support during project assembly. · Support preparation of capital cost control reports for ongoing projects. · Occasionally perform support activities in other departments to help achieve corporate objectives. · Participate in initiatives aimed at transforming the company’s existing culture—through actions and involvement in project teams and improvement groups—contributing to the success of these efforts, especially those related to Quality, Safety, Health, Organization, Cleanliness, Community, Communication, and Environment/Responsible Care; additionally, comply with departmental procedures and maintain files up-to-date as required. At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds. Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.