Chemical Engineering Intern

Position Summary

This intern position will be responsible for researching, developing, and assisting with improving manufacturing processes, methods, and systems for products, facilities, fixtures, tooling, equipment, and/or materials. The intern will be assigned a mentor to assist with personal goal setting for the internship. The internship will include awareness training and an orientation to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) regulations at the Refinery

- College student studying mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering who has completed or entering into their Junior or Senior year at an accredited College or University

- Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, preferred

- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Experience Requirements

- Excellent written and verbal communication; and presentation skills

- Expert technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other related platforms/systems

- Out of the box thinking, problem solving, relationship building and interpersonal skills

- Collaborative team player with ability to partner and liaise with varying levels and departments within the organization

- Highly organized, efficient with process improvement mindset and skillset

- Ability to meet strict deadlines

- Ability to understand and follow specific plant procedures for safety

- Previous work and/or coursework experience with manufacturing/process engineering, preferred

- Fluent in English, both oral and written

Major Accountabilities

During the course of the internship, the intern will participate in the following:

- Safety and Team Meetings

- Work performing preventative maintenance

- Work to perform troubleshooting and instrument repairs

- May shadow Plant Operators

- May shadow a Laboratory Technician

- Observe an Instrument Technician testing an Instrument Protective Function (IPF)

- Make computer entries

- May operate equipment

- May participate in Lock-out/Tag-out process

EXPECTED RESULTS

- Facilitate a meeting.

- Show forth progress made on all goals set at beginning of internship.

- Learn how to develop and test work methods and procedures.

- Ensure the performance/quality of materials, products, and machines meet specifications and standards.

- Ensure technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices while adhering to customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements.

- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.