Data Engineering Co-op - Fort Edward, NY - Winter - Summer 2025
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- Engineering & Science
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- 24004896 Requisition #
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- Aug 20, 2024 Post Date
Data Engineering Co-op - 8 month term starting January 2025
At Irving Tissue, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. Irving Tissue is a leading manufacturer of premium tissue products – including national brands and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. We are also part of a larger organization that acts responsibly when it comes to sustainable practices that begins with a history rooted since 1957. We have planted 1.1 billion trees since then and have been recognized as a Carbon Neutral Forest Supply Chain. We also manufacture private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.
The Data Engineering Co-op will be based out of Fort Edward, New York (1 Eddy Street, 12828). This is a temporary student position. We have an excellent student program at J.D. Irving with formal and informal opportunities to meet and network with people from all across the business, including other students. This is a great experience that will provide you with real, valuable work experience that will allow you to challenge yourself and learn from industry-leading professionals!
You Can Expect:
- Integral roles on projects that really matter
- Real responsibility, from day one
- Opportunity to work in different aspects of the company
- Mentorship from industry-leading experts
- A chance to leave your mark on a growing company
- The ability to have your voice and ideas be heard
- Education Required: Currently enrolled in a 4-year Computer Science, Data Engineering, Systems and Computer Engineering or related degree program and have completed at least 2 years
- Must be fluent in Power BI, MS Office, Excel, Word, Power Point
- Comfortable working with large data sets
- Self-motivated and execute tasks with an attention to detail
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills and be comfortable presenting information in front of groups
- Able to work in a highly organized manner where detail, accuracy, confidentiality, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines are critical
- Knowledge of and practical experience with data analysis and SQL databases
- A passion for problem-solving using technology
- A self-starter who can conceptualize, design, and develop solutions for a wide range of problems
- Work with the Continuous Improvement team to drive data-based business initiatives
- Update and create Power BI dashboards to drive equipment reliability and uptime
- Hands on and practical experience with Data Analytics, Data Engineering, and Business Intelligence using Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Azure platforms
- Hands on and practical experience with SQL, DAX, Power Query M, and REST APIs
- Work in cross functional teams from quality, safety, and paper making to drive department initiatives
- Working with vendors supplying high level services in all these areas
- Interacting with Operators who run our assets
- Aligning groups of people to develop processes, procedures and policy
- Conducting trials for new products and efficiency improvements
- Exposure to several first Quartile Assets in the Tissue Manufacturing business
What We Offer
• $25.75 -$27.40 per hour, depending on grade level
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)
• Housing stipend and relocation costs available (if applicable)
To Apply for this Career Opportunity
Please apply online at https://careers.jdirving.com/.
For further details, please contact Recruitment at icprecruitment@irvingconsumerproducts.com
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Irving Tissue is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
