2024 Sustainable Alternative Fuels Internship - Branford, FL

Branford, FL, US, 32008

Job ID:  494457

Sapphire Americas, a CRH Company, provides environmental services to industrial and municipal waste generators by converting their byproducts into fuels and materials that can be used in the cement manufacturing process. Converting waste into alternative fuels and materials and then recycling them into cement uniquely positions Ash Grove and Sapphire Americas to deliver unique zero landfill solutions to waste generators while lowering carbon footprint of our manufacturing activities and creating brighter future for our communities.
 

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development! 

Summary: 
 
This summer internship with Sapphire is meant to provide individuals with hands-on experience working in the alternative fuels and raw materials side of the cement industry.  Interns will be assigned a corporate mentor and over the course of 10-12 weeks, complete a variety of engineering or safety-related projects onsite.  At the end of the summer, interns will be hosted at our Overland Park, Kansas headquarters to present on their experience to Ash Grove and Sapphire corporate leadership.  Internships can and have previously led to offers for full-time jobs post-graduation. Projects taken on by our interns make a real difference for our company. Candidates should have relatively open geographic availability. The company will relocate candidates to sites that match their skill set and development.
 
What You'll be Contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• This internship will last 10-12 weeks and will be in person at one of our 13 cement plants or in our corporate office.  Relocation assistance and housing will be provided.  Sapphire interns typically complete a variety of engineering or business projects with various teams, including recycling, sourcing, quality acceptance and and process engineering. 
• ​​​Towards the end of the internship, interns will be expected to present on their completed projects to their peers and to corporate leadership at our headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas
• As part of this internship, you get hand-on experience in the field of waste reduction and recycling within the cement production process – from alternative raw materials sourcing to fuels identification and impact - and propose changes to improve operating costs, efficiencies, environmental impact, safety, and product quality.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

 
 To succeed in this position, you will need: 

 
•        Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program majoring in chemical engineering, environmental engineering or sciences required. 
•        Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have at least one semester of school after the internship are welcome to apply.   

•        Must have a passion for sustainability, recycling and environmental impact.

•        Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills
•        Ability to work independently and prioritize work with deadlines
•        Must be able to communicate effectively and conduct themselves professionally
•        Must demonstrate strong sense of urgency and proactive approach
•        Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   

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What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Sapphire Americas,a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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