Overview
The Digitalization Intern will support projects that improve how the cement plant collects, organizes, visualizes, and uses information. Working with Human Resources and cross-functional plant teams, the intern will help identify manual or inefficient processes, develop practical digital solutions, and document improvements that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
This internship offers hands-on exposure to a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and to the interaction among operational technology, business systems, data analytics, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Process, Quality, Safety, Human Resources, and IT personnel to understand business needs and identify digitalization opportunities.
- Assist with collecting, cleaning, validating, and organizing data from approved plant and business systems.
- Develop or improve dashboards, reports, and visual management tools that make operational and workforce information easier to understand and use.
- Support workflow automation and the digitization of forms, approvals, inspections, logs, checklists, and other recurring processes using company-approved platforms.
- Map current processes, identify pain points, and recommend practical improvements based on user feedback and available data.
- Test digital tools and enhancements, document results, track issues, and help coordinate user acceptance before implementation.
- Create clear process documentation, user guides, training materials, data dictionaries, and standard work instructions.
- Assist with employee demonstrations or training sessions and gather feedback to improve adoption and usability.
- Maintain confidentiality, follow data governance and cybersecurity requirements, and use only authorized systems and information.
- Present project findings, outcomes, and recommendations to plant leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
Potential Project Areas
- Power BI dashboards and KPI reporting
- Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, or Microsoft Forms solutions
- Electronic inspections, maintenance records, training records, and document-control workflows
- Data quality reviews and reporting standardization
- Mobile-friendly tools for plant personnel
- Digital work instructions and knowledge-management resources
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Currently pursuing an associate, bachelor''s, or master''s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
- Completion of coursework or project experience involving data analysis, application development, databases, process improvement, or business technology is preferred.
- Prior internship, manufacturing, or industrial experience is helpful but not required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel; experience with Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, SQL, Python, or similar tools is preferred.
- Ability to analyze information, recognize patterns, troubleshoot problems, and translate user needs into clear requirements.
- Strong organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees at multiple levels and across departments.
- Curiosity about manufacturing processes and a willingness to learn in both office and active plant environments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, secure, and responsible handling of information.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Work will be performed in both office and cement manufacturing environments and may involve exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, uneven surfaces, stairs, and industrial equipment.
- The intern must be able to safely access assigned plant areas and wear required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, gloves, and safety-toe footwear.
- The intern must comply with all company safety rules, site-specific requirements, and applicable Mine Safety and Health Administration requirements and training.
- The role may require sitting or standing for extended periods, walking through plant areas, climbing stairs, and occasionally lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Internship Learning Outcomes
- Understand how digital tools and data support decision-making in cement manufacturing.
- Apply structured problem-solving and process-improvement methods to a real operational need.
- Build experience developing, testing, documenting, and presenting a digital solution.
- Strengthen cross-functional communication, project management, and change-adoption skills.
Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.
Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.