LM Environmental Intern

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care. Job Summary The CITGO Lemont Refinery is searching for a Environmental intern who will be become familiar with the refinery organization and work processes while learning refinery safe work practices. The Environmental Internmay be assigned to assist in implementing environmental management strategies to reduce risk to diminish or remove hazards. The Environmental Intern actively works with Business Units and HSE Professionals in their designated operating areas to implement, update, and improve the environmental management system and works to ensure CITGO remains a positive steward of the environment.This position is a paid 12-week summer internship. A presentation covering all aspects of the internship experience and accomplishments will be expected at the end of the term. This position is located on-site at the CITGO Refinery in Lemont, Illinois. Expected Hourly Range: $22.13 - $36.19 Deadline to apply is September 30, 2026 Minimum Qualifications Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Degree program Must be at least a sophomore status in college (completion of freshman year) with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above Available to work forty hours (40) per week Must have valid driver’s license Candidate must possess strong analytical and communication skills and be able to work in a team environment Transportation Worker Identification Credential(TWIC) Eligibility Eligibility Requirements: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration.The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card Job Duties Assist with daily environmental aspects of the business units Assist with the Business Units air permit management program Assist with the implementation of the SWPPP, and NPDES water permit programs Assist with the implementation of the Business Units hazardous waste management programs Participate in HSE meetings Interact regularly and frequently with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering at assigned areas to build rapport and to be aware of and assist with resolving environmental issues Develop and deliver environmental management training Research existing and new environmental regulations and technologies Participate in incident investigations, review cause maps, and ensure post-incident lessons learned and incident prevention strategies are implemented Provide technical support to the facility’s environmental teams Identify and establish leading indicator metrics that are tracked, trended, and used in a way to identify areas of concern, improvement programs, address risk/ hazards and ultimately eliminate environmental incidents Perform training, lead team meetings, compose, and deliver presentations to various groups at all levels of the organization. Complete End of Internship Summary and presentation Job #J-18808-Ljbffr CITG