Intern/Co-op - Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, and Paper Science

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

Domtar Ashdown mill is seeking college sophomores, juniors and seniors with a focus in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering interested in growth development and sophisticated project assignments to join our intern/co-op program in 2025!

In our Engineering Intern/Co-op Program, students will be part of a team that shapes the future of innovation in the Pulp and Paper industry. Our engineering intern/co-op students help turn dreams into reality, bring world-class innovation to market and help design our next generation of amazing products that people touch every day! You’ll become fully integrated into our Ashdown Mill, engaged in site tours, work directly with senior leadership and supervision and have assigned mentors to maximize the learning experience.

Our platform provides opportunity for hard working individuals to propel themselves into an Associate Engineering role upon graduation. Career advancement at Domtar exists in operations, maintenance, quality assurance, product development, wastewater treatment, environmental and safety operations.

Co-op programs run during the Spring and Fall semester/quarter and require 20-40 hours per week. 

There are multiple positions available for interns or co-ops for 2025 at the Ashdown Mill: 

• Spring co-op: January to May 2025
• Summer intern – May to August 2025
• Summer to Fall co-op – May to December 2025
• Fall co-op – August to December 2025

Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. We offer a housing stipend, mentor programs and a safety allowance.

Throughout the employment period, the intern/co-op will acquire hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting through a combination of daily mill tasks, process optimization, and problem-solving projects. 

Join us, and build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Responsibilities may include (but not limited to):

• Focus on improving the quality control of finished products by proactively identifying potential problems, and quickly and efficiently troubleshooting issues.
• Analyze production costs, productivity issues, and provide quality control improvement solutions.
• Technical exposure to various production and support units within the electrical and mechanical teams supporting piping and instrumentation-based projects.
• Research and develop processes and guidelines for various functional operational units within the facility.
• Detailed documentation of findings in various systems.
• Decipher data, apply findings into project recommendations, and revise project plans/drawings/materials.
• Drafting and documentation in association with maintenance activities and capital installations.
• Designing and estimating small projects under the supervision of a staff engineer or engineering manager.
• Advise/support contractors and maintenance personnel in the field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in an accredited degree program.  Desired majors include Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical writing, presentation and critical thinking skills to quickly grasp the concepts and components of the pulp and paper industry and process application.
• CAD experience preferred but not required.

Desired Aptitudes:

• Interest in the pulp and paper industry and building a developmental career with unlimited learning opportunities.
• Ability to comply with and enforce company, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions.
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Resourceful, quick learner and dependable.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Resourceful, quick learner and dependable with demonstrated leadership skills.

The candidate must also successfully complete a criminal background check, education verification, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings.

This is a safety sensitive position. 

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

 
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.