Automation Maintenance Planner Intern

The Americold Summer Internship Experience is a 12-week, full time, paid internship that takes place over the summer term in various locations throughout the country.

The internship opportunity will afford our interns to better understand of the supply chain industry, work on challenging and industry-specific projects, plus the ability to collaborate with organizational leaders, colleagues, and peers.

What You'll Do:


* Primary responsibilities under the close supervision of the Director of Automated Facility Maintenance, this intern will include:


* Work Order Management: Creating, processing, and managing work orders for maintenance tasks.

This involves ensuring work orders are detailed and accurate.


* Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Planning: Developing and scheduling regular maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failures and extend the lifespan of machinery.

This often involves using data from equipment to anticipate future maintenance needs.


* Resource Coordination: Identifying and organizing all necessary resources for a maintenance job, including spare parts, tools, and labor.

Planners often manage parts inventory to ensure critical spares are readily available.


* Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Usage: Utilizing a CMMS to track maintenance history, manage work orders, and maintain accurate records of assets.

This is a central tool for the role.


* Documentation: Creating procedural documents, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintaining accurate records of maintenance work performed.

What Experience You Need:


* Current Rising Junior enrolled at an accredited college/university for an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Maintenance, Reliability or a related field of study


* Power BI, Microsoft suite including MS project, strong excel skills


* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably at all levels of the organization including with senior level leaders


* Detailed oriented, multi-tasking, and analytical problem-solving skills

What could set you apart:


* Technical Knowledge: A foundational understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems is crucial.

You don't need to be a hands-on technician, but you should understand how equipment works and its common failure points.


* Organizational and Time Management Skills: This role requires juggling multiple tasks and schedules simultaneously.

The ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently is vital to prevent delays.


* Problem-Solving: Unexpected breakdowns and resource shortages are common.

A good planner can quickly assess a situation, identify the root cause, and develop a creative solution to minimize downtime.


* Attention to Detail: Precision is key.

Overlooking small details, like a missing part or a safety protocol, can lead to major operational disruptions or hazards.