Chemical Engineering Co-Op

Bayer; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Retirement

Job summary

Ruveon seeks a Chemical Engineering Co-op to assist in the design, installation, and startup of automatic process control systems in a chemical plant environment.

You will work with experienced engineers to translate customer requirements into safe, reliable engineering solutions while gaining hands-on exposure to maintenance, reliability and Lean initiatives. The 6-month assignment runs Spring 2027 (Jan–Jun) or Fall 2027 (May/Jun–Dec) with school accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering.
• Sophomore year or higher completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, installation, and start-up of automatic process control systems.
• Support engineers in developing project objectives by analyzing customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA and plant safety standards on projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations to improve maintenance and reliability programs.
• Perform calculations and assist with procurement and bid evaluations.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ruveon™ is America's dedicated glyphosate company — the U.S. home of Roundup® and the weed control American agriculture is built on. We're building a focused, fast-moving team, and we'd like to hear from you.

At Ruveon, we’re a new company with deep roots, and we’re building a culture to match. That means we look for people with agility and tenacity who possess a customer-first mindset. Everyone here is dedicated to a single mission: doing US glyphosate exceptionally well. If you’d like to be part of a team that offers flexibility and support to deliver results, open and timely communication and a climate that fosters motivation and clarity, you’ve come to the right place

Chemical Engineering Co‑Op

As a Chemical Engineering Co‑op, you support the design, installation, and start‑up of automatic process control, material handling, and distributed control systems in a chemical plant environment; you work alongside experienced engineers and plant personnel to translate customer requirements into safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions while gaining hands‑on exposure to maintenance, reliability, and operational excellence initiatives.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, installation, and start‑up of automatic process control, material handling, and distributed control systems;
• Assist engineers in developing project objectives and scope by analyzing customer requirements and producing sketches, drawings, written descriptions, or specifications for customer approval;
• Help ensure compliance with engineering standards, engineering procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, plant safety standards, pressure safety design, and environmental standards on all projects;
• Work with other engineers to gain insight into maintenance and reliability improvement programs in chemical plants;
• Perform and check engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for assigned projects;
• Assist with procurement processes, including preparing equipment specifications, supporting bid evaluations, and helping with contract administration;
• Support engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies by analyzing customer needs and data, researching options, coordinating with other engineers, and providing recommendations to customers;
• Collaborate with production and technical staff on day‑to‑day activities such as process troubleshooting and problem solving with operations and compliance organizations to drive attainment of project goals;
• Aid implementation of the Operational Excellence program and support process improvement/Lean Manufacturing initiatives site‑wide.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering;
• Successfully completed sophomore year or higher;
• Ability to drive to and from the work location;
• Willingness to work in a chemical plant environment;
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and physically willing and able to climb stairs and ladders;
• Available for a 6‑month Co‑op assignment for Spring 2027 (January to June) or Fall 2027 (May/June to December), with accommodations for schools on the quarter system as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $43.25. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..

Ruveon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Ruveon is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Ruveon is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Louisiana : Luling

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 878768

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