Chemical Engineering Intern/Co-op

At SI Group, we aspire all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible.

The Role:

General Description:

The Chemical Engineering Co-op will work with the Production and Process Engineers assigned to the project site.

The position will be a mix of office activities and in-plant work, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, assisting with data collection, analysis, sample collection and processing. Co-op will gain firsthand knowledge and experience working in a chemical manufacturing plant with exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines and functional areas.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Prior SI Group interns have worked on projects such as:

• Field Verifications
• Design Calculations
• Construction Verifications
• Line and Equipment Labeling
• Block Flow Diagrams and P&ID Mark-ups
• Daily Production Engineering Support
• Equipment and Systems Investigations

Safety/Health/Environment: 

• It is required of the Chemical Engineering Intern to always be responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
• Adhere to all applicable EH&S regulations and Engineering Standards.  
• Participate as needed in safety audits, incident investigations, PHA/HAZOP studies. Ensure company and statutory EHS standards are maintained, including Responsible Care.
• Complete all assigned and required safety training in a timely manner.

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

Qualifications

• Degree program must be Chemical Engineering
• Completed a minimum of three semesters of a degree-granting four-year College or University (rising Juniors or Seniors preferred)
• Must be 18 years or older, and be an active undergraduate/graduate in good academic standing
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Eligible for work within the US
• Completion of pre-employment screening requirements of a background check and drug testing
• Possible locations: Freeport, TX

What We Value:

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centers around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle.