Process Engineer Intern

Position Overview
As a Process Engineer Intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in a working chemical‑plant environment, supporting the Process Engineering team to drive operational improvements and deepen your technical understanding. You’ll perform data analysis, basic process design tasks, and unit testing, all while learning the site’s safety and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance:
- Learn and apply the 20 Principles of Behavioral/Process Safety and Life Saving Rules.
- Participate in safety meetings, incident investigations, Management of Change (MOC), and - Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in accordance with the INEOS Styrolution Asset Care program.

Operational Support:
- Assist with unit tests, collect and analyze operating data to identify opportunities for improved profitability.
- Support process and project engineers in basic design tasks (e.g., piping layouts, pump selection, heat‑exchanger sizing, tank specifications).
- Provide clear operating data for planning, economic evaluations, troubleshooting, and safety investigations.

Learning & Collaboration:
- Shadow engineers and operators in key areas: polystyrene production, bulk solids handling, utilities, wastewater treatment, railcar movement & cleaning, and liquid unloading.
- Work closely with cross‑functional teams (maintenance, contractors, logistics) to observe and contribute to day‑to‑day operations.
- Engage in problem‑solving sessions to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

Education:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Chemical Engineering, with at least two years of coursework completed (e.g., thermodynamics, mass & energy balances).

Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and Word/PowerPoint.
- Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude.

Behavioral Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration on academic or extracurricular projects.
- High initiative, curiosity, and ability to learn independently.
- Willingness to work in a diverse, production‑focused environment and to engage with personnel at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to process‑modeling or statistical software (MATLAB, Python, etc.).
- Prior lab or plant tour experience.
- Coursework or training in safety (EHS) and reliability principles.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Frequent stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching, and simple grasping; exposure to dust, chemical vapors, temperature extremes, and high noise.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs, kneeling, crawling, operating machinery, and working in confined or wet conditions.
- Must be clean‑shaven for respirator fit and adhere to site personal‑protective‑equipment (PPE) requirements.

Performance Metrics
Your contributions will be measured by:
- Participation in safety, reliability, and quality initiatives (monthly KPIs).
- Completion of assigned testing and analysis tasks.
- Effectiveness in supporting process improvements and troubleshooting.
- Engagement with team goals related to SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), reliability/supply, quality, and people development.

To Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in process engineering and what you hope to learn during this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.