Chemical Engineer - Internship

Company:
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Job Title

Chemical Engineer - Internship

Location

Battleground Manufacturing Complex - La Porte, TX

Marina View - League City

Chocolate Bayou Works - Alvin, TX

Organizational Context and Job Purpose

INEOS Organization :

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and oil products. It comprises 36 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. We are a collection of diverse people, different businesses, and unique initiatives, united by a shared DNA.

Why Join Us?

• Industry Leader: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA produces 9.6 billion pounds of petrochemicals annually.
• Strategic Locations: Key facilities in Alvin, TX; La Porte, TX; Carson, CA; and a corporate office in League City, TX.
• Dynamic Culture: Join our diverse, ambitious team committed to excellence.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The role includes supporting department product lines through small projects and day-to-day technical tasks. Responsibilities include:

• Interfacing with operations and maintenance to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize unit performance, including support for shutdowns, turnarounds, and start-ups.
• Monitoring unit performance variables and aiding in product line benchmarking.
• Applying technical skills to enhance health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Identifying and implementing process changes to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase production.
• Supporting project activities such as scoping, prioritization, process design, economic evaluation, start-up support, post-audit evaluations, and documentation.

Education/Experience

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Completed at least one year of engineering courses.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong engineering skills with a basic knowledge of process engineering.
• Ability to anticipate problems and adjust accordingly.
• Understanding of cost/benefit economic analysis and budgeting.
• Solid foundation in engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to generate and implement new ideas and useful concepts effectively.
• Good listening and influencing skills.
• Capable of making timely, effective decisions consistent with business plans and department goals.
• Collaboratively defines requirements with internal and external customers.
• Organizes work effectively and utilizes available resources efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving and project management abilities.
• Works and interacts effectively as a team member.

JOIN OUR TEAM AND POWER THE FUTURE

At INEOS, we celebrate diverse perspective and ambitious goals. Ready to jumpstart your career and face exciting challenges? Apply now and be part of a team that things happen!

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.