2027 Intern- Chemical Engineering

Westlake Chemical; New Martinsville (WV); Vor Ort; USD 13.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Westlake Chemical invites rising engineers to join our PEM plant internship program in the United States. You will engage in assigned projects under mentor supervision, observe department activities, and assist with daily tasks while actively participating in safety and environmental programs.

You will maintain an intern journal and deliver a presentation to the management team, gaining hands-on experience in process chemistry and plant operations.

Qualifikationen

• Must have completed second year of college.
• Majoring in Chemical Engineering.
• Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Aufgaben

• Work on assigned projects with the close supervision of mentor/supervisor.
• Observe activities of the assigned department/unit.
• Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks.
• Actively participate in Complex safety/environmental programs.
• Maintain intern work/activity journal.
• Presentation to management team.

Ausbildung

Second year of college

Chemical Engineering major

GPA 3.0 or higher

US work eligibility without sponsorship

Jobbeschreibung

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

WORK LOCATIONS

Westlake United States PEM plant locations:

• Lake Charles, LA
• Plaquemine, LA
• Geismar, LA
• Longview, TX
• Natrium, WV
• Deer Park, TX
• Calvert City, KY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work on assigned projects with the close supervision of mentor/supervisor
• Observe activities of the assigned department/unit
• Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks
• Actively participate in Complex safety/environmental programs
• Maintain intern work/activity journal
• Presentation to management team

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have completed second year of college.
• Must be majoring in Chemical Engineering
• Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally, this position must make general decisions requiring judgement and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

WORK LOCATION

Westlake United States PEM plant locations.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.