Operations Control Intern Graduate Program
Air Liquide- Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Are you ready to turn your analytical mindset and engineering foundation into real-world industrial impact
At our organization, we believe that the intersection of technology, sustainable energy, and operational precision is where true progress begins. As an Operations Control Intern within our graduate program, you will serve as the crucial bridge connecting physical plant operations with strategic business performance. You will do more than track numbers; you will analyze operational trends, unlock energy efficiencies, and help drive reliable, continuous improvement across our production networks.
Joining us means stepping into an inclusive, collaborative environment where your curiosity and innovative ideas are valued from day one. You will gain hands-on exposure to both technical site operations and commercial decision-making, supported by dedicated mentors committed to accelerating your professional journey.
Location and Scope
- Base Location: 5th Settlement, New Cairo, Egypt
- Scope of Impact: Production facilities and cross-functional operational teams, collaborating closely with Plant Managers, Energy Leads, and Business Partners to optimize capital investments, energy usage, and cost efficiency.
What You Will Do (Key Tasks & Responsibilities)
- Drive Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Monitor monthly production volumes, plant efficiency, and maintenance metrics. When operational performance deviates from targets, partner with site teams to investigate root causes and implement data-backed corrective actions.
- Manage Energy Efficiency & Resource Optimization: Partner with plant teams and the Energy Lead to benchmark power consumption, analyze operational efficiency, and identify actionable ways to reduce energy costs and environmental footprint.
- Track Capital Investments & Site Projects: Oversee budgets, spending, and delivery milestones for plant upgrades, equipment purchases, and facility expansions, ensuring investments remain on schedule and within budget.
- Deliver Strategic Dashboards & Financial Insights: Build clear monthly KPI dashboards, lead operational reforecasting cycles, and conduct business case analyses evaluating gross margin and cost variances to guide leadership decisions.
What You Bring to the Team (Requirements)
Must Have
- Bachelor's degree, Preferably in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or an equivalent discipline.
- Working knowledge of Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel with a strong numerical and logical mindset.
- Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate operational data into clear insights.
Good to Have
- Interest or baseline familiarity with data automation tools (such as Google Apps Script, Python, Power BI, or SQL).
- Prior internship experience within an industrial, chemical or manufacturing production setting.
- Foundational understanding of operational financial metrics (such as Capex, Gross Margin, and Operating Costs).
Who You Are
- Inquisitive Learner: You bring genuine curiosity to explore new processes, learn technical systems, and understand the practical mechanisms behind the numbers.
- Solution-Oriented Thinker: You approach complex technical problems with structured logic, enthusiasm, and an eagerness to create positive operational change.
- Collaborative Partner: You communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively across diverse teams—from field operations technicians to corporate business managers.
