Chemical Engineer Intern/Co-op - 77414

$33,800 - $44,720/Yr

Lyondellbasell Advanced Polymers - Bay City, TX

Full-time - Intern

Onsite - Bay City, TX

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Chemical Engineer Intern/Co-op position at LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc. is designed for students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering. This internship focuses on the day-to-day operations and optimization of existing chemical processes, with an emphasis on safety, environmental performance, and profitability. Interns will have the opportunity to work on major projects, develop innovative materials and processes, and provide technical support to customers. The internship is set to begin in Spring 2025, with a structured work schedule of approximately 40 hours per week and paid time off for holidays.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the day-to-day operation and optimization of an existing unit.
• Identify and implement improvements to plant safety, environmental, and profitability performance.
• Evaluate and develop major projects and debottlenecks.
• Serve as a technical resource for the corporation.
• Develop and improve systems to maintain excellent process safety and environmental performance.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot advanced control schemes.
• Create and refine process models used in predictive control systems.
• Provide technical support to polyolefin customers through visits and internal or external fabrication trials.
• Drive innovation by developing new materials and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• No experience necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays.