As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
As an Environmental Engineering Co-op, you will support a water balance study at our paper manufacturing facility during. This position will involve analyzing water usage throughout production processes to identify opportunities for enhanced water efficiency and sustainability. The successful candidate will work closely with our environmental and process water treatment engineering teams to collect data, perform analyses, and contribute to actionable recommendations. This is a co-op position for the duration of Winter break 2025.
In this role, you will:
Water Balance Analysis
Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive water balance study to quantify water inputs, consumption, and effluent streams in the paper manufacturing process.
Collect and analyze water samples from different stages of production.
Data Collection & Analysis:
Gather operational data related to water usage and discharge.
Utilize spreadsheet software and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, R, MATLAB) to analyze data and develop water usage models.
Identify trends and discrepancies in water consumption patterns.
Collaboration & Reporting:
Work collaboratively with process engineers and environmental teams to interpret data and identify opportunities for water conservation.
Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing study findings, analyses, and recommendations.
Support the preparation of documentation required for environmental compliance and regulatory reporting.
Research & Continuous Improvement:
Conduct literature reviews on best practices in water management and conservation within the paper manufacturing industry.
Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and methods for improving water efficiency.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.
In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Basic understanding of water resource management, water balance principles, and sustainability practices.
Experience or coursework related to environmental monitoring, water sampling, or data analysis is an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with statistical analysis tools is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include background check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.