Summer 2024 Intern, Lean Transformation (Midwest)

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

Who we areFor more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.All that we're missing is you. Join us today!!Our valuesDiversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.About the roleJoin us in creating a sustainable future and becoming a protector of tomorrow!Our mission is to build a safer, cleaner, more prosperous world by ensuring no waste is ever wasted. Covanta is a global leader in providing sustainable waste solutions. The company's modern facilities convert waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity. In addition, through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta specializes in waste to energy ("WTE"), a vital component of the modern waste stream that diverts waste from landfills and therefore avoids significant greenhouse gas emissions. As a Covanta intern, you will work on projects that have a real impact on sustainability. Students with a genuine interest in developing a career in renewable energy, sustainability, and waste to energy technology are encouraged to apply! What You'll Do:

• Engage in problem-solving projects following a standardized problem-solving process (PSR) used at Covanta.
• Using a lean manufacturing process mapping technique (VSM), identify the optimum flow of materials and information required to bring a product to a customer.
• Support small teams of people focused on process improvement initiatives (Kaizen).
• Analyze raw data and provide results to help leaders draw conclusions about that information.
• Using Microsoft Power BI, create visual dashboards where reoccurring analysis is required.
• Assist leaders with return on investment (ROI) analysis to measure an investment's profitability.
• Develop and document Standardized Work for facility operations.Who You Are:
  • Positive, motivated self-starter who can take an assignment and run with it.
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related discipline.
  • Experience using Power BI and similar tools is preferred.**Ability to travel between facilities within region is required.**About Covanta's Internship Program: During your internship, you can expect to:
    • Work with industry experts and gain valuable knowledge, develop new skills, and establish a network of mentors and business contacts.
    • Learn all about Waste to Energy operations at the company.
    • Participate in leadership talks, skill building workshops, facility tours, and networking events.2024 Internship Start Dates:
      • May 28, 2024
      • June 10, 2024Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rates Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at ). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com.Our DEI CommitmentCovanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights ()Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Covanta.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.

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