Chemical Engineer Intern/Co-op - Midwest - Summer 2025

LyondellBasell Industries - Morris, IL

Full-time - Intern

Morris, IL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Chemical Engineer Intern/Co-op position at LyondellBasell offers ambitious engineering students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global industry leader. Interns will work on projects that enhance plant safety, environmental performance, and profitability, contributing to significant innovations and operational optimizations within the company.

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.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status.

Benefits

• Real-world experience in a leading global company.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities to contribute to significant projects.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.