2018-19692 Posted Date 17 hours ago (10/5/2018 3:07 PM) Title 2019 Summer Internship- Hiring All Majors Job Location US-TX-Houston Shift Schedule Day Manages Others No Company Profiles Weir has been in business since 1871 and our sustainability and success has been built on attracting, retaining, and developing exceptional people. As a global company, employing around 15,000 people in over 70 countries, we reflect the diversity of our customers in the diversity of our people and ensure everyone is given the opportunity to flourish regardless of their gender, race, beliefs or background. Weir is an inclusive and innovative organisation where you can be your authentic self. We continually develop our talent and diversity of thought to keep our business relevant, innovative and successful for the future. Enabling our people to unleash their full potential is central to We are Weir, our vision, mission, and strategic priorities. We aim to be the most admired engineering business in our markets and we'll achieve that ambition by being the employer of choice in our markets. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering, manufacturing and service locations worldwide. Business Need / Purpose of Role Interns will take part in a fast-paced internship which will consist of projects, activities and hands-on training to facilitate their learning. They'll have the opportunity to engage with senior leaders and subject matter experts who will be mentoring and coaching them to success. Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities During the internship, Interns will be assigned to a specific team where their responsibilities will be aligned within their major(s) or interests. Interns will: Observe and discuss business operations, team-working environment, leadership and management styles. Shadow team members and supervisor to gain detailed insight to department operations. Formulate alternative courses of actions and solicit feedback for professional development. Collaborate with team members, management, and cross-functionally with other departments depending on the scope of the assignment(s). Interns will work up to 40-hours/week during the internship. Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications Qualifications Education Requirements: Must be a current student enrolled in a university or have graduated from a university within the last year. Degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial distribution, Data Scientists or Business strongly preferred. Seeking students who have/will be graduating in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work outside for short periods of time and is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be significant, as expected in a heavy industry manufacturing facility. Personal protective equipment is required in certain areas of the facility. Core Competencies Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.