Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is seeking several business/supply chain students for paid extended internships for our Monroeville, PA location just a few miles from Pittsburgh, PA.
These opportunities will begin January 2025 with students working part- to full-time (24 to 40 hours/week, based on class schedules). Students will then transition to a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) in the Summer of 2025. If students have not yet graduated by August 2025, there is the potential for additional full- or part-time rotations based on BPMI business needs and/or the student's class schedules. Extended internship may result in offer for full-time position at BPMI. Please note, this is not a remote position. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to come into the office for this opportunity.
If you are a current college Sophomore or Junior majoring in business, our internship program will give you the opportunity to work in your line of study while simultaneously pursuing your bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university. These opportunities can enhance your academic training while teaching critical business skills and allowing you to learn about BPMI, the Navy, and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP).
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the NNPP. BPMI supports the procurement and supply chain management efforts involved with the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission.
What You Can Expect
Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to the United States Navy and global security.
Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
Professional development programs
Work-life balance fostering through flexible work opportunities.
Close Monitoring - You will be assigned a unique sponsor for the duration of your BPMI experience. Sponsors will provide guidance as you perform day-to-day efforts, while adding a more in-depth perspective or how the various assignments fit into the overall business. Along with your manager, a sponsor also provides general support and training on BPMI's business and operations.
Training - You will be provided with learning opportunities across various logistics and supply chain functions such as inventory management, configuration control, and functional requirements development. You will utilize automated systems and work with engineers, contract professionals, and budgeting personnel to ensure critical Navy components and repair parts are procured and delivered to schedule. You will work with programmers to design, develop, and implement new systems, or to improve existing systems.
Essential Duties:
Issue requests for proposal, analyze supplier proposals, and prepare formal business case justifications recommending contract placement.
Team with engineering personnel to perform supplier management and contract administration for components and equipment.
Develop and recommend acquisition strategies including source selection, performance milestones, determining contract type, and establishing negotiation objectives.
Monitor supplier adherence with delivery schedules, payment provisions, and contract requirements.
Additional tasks may encompass procurement planning and scheduling, budgeting and funding determination, supplier compliance and risk management, and communications with stakeholders, including engineering, suppliers, logistics, and financial organizations.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Enrolled in a bachelor's degree in business management/administration or equivalent education from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of four full semesters completed prior to your internship (~60 credits)
Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred for interns.
Requires a security clearance, however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.
Requires US Citizenship due to security clearance requirements.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications desired.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
Detail oriented self-starter
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong teaming skills working with all levels of management, engineers, procurement professionals, supply chain professionals, onsite and remote Navy personnel
Desire to improve, revise, and change logistics management processes for greater business performance.
Why BPMI?
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission.
BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
BPMI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
