Process Engineer Co-Op- Ergon Refinery

This is a support position to the Process Engineering department at Ergon Refining Inc., in Vicksburg, MS. The Co-op will begin in Fall 2026 and Spring of 2027. The Co-op Engineer will supply engineering expertise to improve methods of manufacturing and monitor operations as well as troubleshoot processing problems with an overall goal of improving the quality of the product within safety and cost guidelines.

The duties of the Co-op Engineer include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the following job functions. Other responsibilities may be added or substituted should this become necessary.

- Design equipment and develop processes for manufacturing refining products

- Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes and control schemes

- Design, plan layout, and oversee construction and improvement of equipment used in manufacturing

- Design and plan measurement and control systems for manufacturing based on data collected in laboratory and pilot plant operations

- Determine most effective arrangement of unit operations and equipment

- Perform test runs and take measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over process and product variables such as temperature, viscosity, acid number, and pressure.

- Apply principles of chemical engineering to solve safety and environmental concerns

- Construct and maintain engineering tools

Position Qualifications

- Completion of 2 semesters in accredited engineering program (preferably in chemical or mechanical engineering) while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a commitment to work in this position at a minimum of 3 semesters alternated with school.

- This requires a self-motivated person with strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.

- Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Power Point is recommended.

At Ergon Refining, Inc. we live by our core values:

- Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.

- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before our-selves. We don't say we're the experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.

- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously back into the business, but not just growing for the sake of growing, but growing in a careful and strategic way.

- Respectful Relationships: And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.