Chemical Process Engineer Co-Op Fall 2024-2

Unclassified - Texas City, TX

Full-time - Intern

Texas City, TX

251-500 employees

About the position

Ashland Inc. is seeking a passionate and driven Chemical Process Engineer Intern/Co-Op to join our ISP Technologies business at our Texas City, Texas plant. This internship offers a unique opportunity for students currently enrolled in a Chemical Engineering degree program to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and challenging environment. The intern will work closely with experienced Chemical Process Engineers and will report directly to the Operations Manager, receiving mentorship throughout the internship. The role is designed for individuals who are curious, innovative, and eager to learn about chemical processes and how to improve them. The intern will be responsible for following all plant safety policies to ensure and enhance a safe working environment. Participation in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities will be a key component of the role, including scenario development and action-item resolution. The intern will collaborate with Chemical Process Engineers to support daily production goals and improvement activities, contributing to process enhancements by conducting trials and gathering and analyzing data. Additionally, the intern will recommend updates to process procedures and drawings, and conduct operator training as necessary. Daily responsibilities will include monitoring process performance, reporting findings to Chemical Process Engineers, and performing laboratory-scale trials to support profitability improvement efforts. The intern will also support and manage the implementation of small capital projects with contract employees and work alongside Plant Integrity, Reliability & Maintenance staff to implement small expense projects. Participation in quality and process improvement teams will be encouraged, providing a comprehensive learning experience in the field of chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety policies to ensure and enhance a safe working environment.
• Participate in PHA activities, including scenario development and action-item resolution.
• Work with Chemical Process Engineers to support daily production goals and improvement activities.
• Support process improvements by following trials and gathering/analyzing data.
• Recommend and possibly apply updates to process procedures/drawings, then conduct operator training as required.
• Perform day-to-day process performance monitoring, report findings to Ashland Chemical Process Engineers.
• Perform laboratory-scale trials as needed to support profitability improvement efforts.
• Support/manage implementation of small capital projects with contract employees.
• Work with Plant Integrity, Reliability & Maintenance staff to implement small expense projects.
• Participate on quality and process improvement teams where appropriate.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in college working to obtain a Chemical Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Completed coursework toward bachelor's degree.
• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Co-op experience preferred.
• Self-starter with a passion for learning and willingness to work in a plant environment.
• Ability to interface well with all levels of employees involved in process engineering work.
• Capable of responding appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the site emergency manager.
• Ability to evacuate manufacturing process areas in a timely manner during emergencies.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary and benefits.
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans.
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization.