Manufacturing Engineer Trainee

The Manufacturing / Engineering Trainee role is designed to develop future engineering and operations talent while strengthening technical support within Manufacturing.

Essential Functions

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations with technical troubleshooting and process improvements
• Assist in the identification, design, and execution of capital improvement projects
• Partner with engineering and plant teams to optimize production processes and efficiency
• Contribute to project scope development, design, and cost estimation activities
• Support development and maintenance of operating procedures, P&IDs, and plant documentation
• Participate in process safety initiatives, including hazard analyses, risk assessments, and compliance activities
• Assist in ensuring adherence to Process Safety Management (PSM) standards and HSE policies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, safety, quality, and operations teams
• Participate in a structured rotation across manufacturing sites to gain broad organizational exposure

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• 0–3 years of relevant experience a plus
• Exposure to manufacturing, chemical processing, or oilfield services environments
• Basic understanding of process safety, operations, or project engineering

Environmental Restrictions

• Ability to perform essential job duties in both indoor and outdoor environments, including offices, facilities, and external job sites.
• Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, moving equipment, and uneven terrain.
• Physical requirements may include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and operating tools or equipment as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Regular attendance and adherence to company safety policies are required.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.