Chemical Process Engineer Co-Op/Intern - Fall 2025

$54,080 - $54,080/Yr

Ashland - Texas City, TX

Full-time - Intern

Texas City, TX

251-500 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Chemical Process Engineer Intern/Co-Op position at Ashland, Inc. offers an exciting opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to process improvements in a manufacturing environment. The intern will work closely with experienced Chemical Process Engineers and participate in various activities aimed at enhancing safety, production efficiency, and quality within the Texas City plant.

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 and report findings to Ashland Chemical Process Engineers.
• 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 toward 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

• Wage of $26 per hour.
• Housing stipend may be available.
• Flexible work schedule, M-F, 40-hour work week.