Job Responsibilities
The Industrial Maintenance Intern’s primary responsibility is to clean, validate, and improve the plant asset list in eMaint. Working with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering, the intern will verify asset information in the field, correct inaccurate or duplicate records, and help establish complete, consistent CMMS data that supports maintenance planning and equipment reliability.
Review and clean the eMaint asset list to improve accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Identify and correct duplicate, obsolete, missing, or incorrectly classified asset records
Conduct field walkdowns to verify equipment identity, location, status, hierarchy, and nameplate information
Update asset names, descriptions, locations, parent-child relationships, equipment classes, and other required fields in eMaint
Compare eMaint records with equipment tags, drawings, manuals, spreadsheets, and other available documentation
Work with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering personnel to resolve asset-data discrepancies
Apply established naming conventions, data standards, and asset-hierarchy requirements
Track completed corrections, unresolved issues, and recommended follow-up actions
Prepare progress reports and data-quality summaries for the Maintenance Manager
Support related CMMS data-improvement, preventive-maintenance, and reliability projects as assigned
Follow all site safety requirements while working in office and plant areas
Gain practical field experience by assisting mechanics and instrumentation and electrical (I&E) technicians with occasional maintenance activities, as appropriate
Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements
Currently pursuing an associate degree or certificate in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, engineering technology, data management, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, complete, and consistent data
Basic understanding of industrial equipment and maintenance terminology, or the ability to learn quickly
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and reviewing data
Ability to learn and work effectively in eMaint or another computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Ability to compare information across equipment tags, drawings, manuals, spreadsheets, and electronic records
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and recordkeeping skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to resolve questions with plant personnel
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and provide regular progress updates
Ability to work safely in an industrial environment and use required personal protective equipment
Previous experience with eMaint, another CMMS, asset databases, data cleanup, or industrial maintenance is preferred
Ability to meet the position’s applicable physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.