Chemical Engineering Intern

Jobtailor; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Port Arthur, TX is looking for a student intern to support Control Systems Engineers and Instrument Inspectors on automation projects, helping improve reliability and operations interaction. You will gain hands-on experience with safety instrumentation and plant controls in oil and gas facilities.

This internship emphasizes learning, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams while developing functional specifications and practical design skills for instruments and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Basic computer skills including MS Windows, MS Office, and MS Excel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible for work authorization and not require sponsorship.
• Previous internship experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear PPE.
• Willingness to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist Control Systems Engineers and Instrument Inspectors with automation projects and tasks.
• Complete 1–2 Control Systems projects improving reliability, performance monitoring, or Operations interaction/response rate.
• Help maintain Safety Instrumented Systems documentation.
• Assist with Control Systems Management of Change activities.
• Monitor control systems with Control Systems Engineers.
• Troubleshoot control, safety, and information systems and provide technical support.
• Support projects, changes, and ongoing operational needs.
• Develop functional specifications and detailed designs for instrument or control systems.

Skills

Control Systems Engineering

Safety Instrumented Systems

Technical Support

Functional Specifications Development

Process Safety Advising

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

• Assist Control Systems Engineers and Instrument Inspectors with automation projects and tasks
• Complete 1–2 Control Systems projects improving reliability, performance monitoring, or Operations interaction/response rate
• Help maintain Safety Instrumented Systems documentation
• Assist with Control Systems Management of Change activities
• Monitor control systems with Control Systems Engineers
• Troubleshoot control, safety, and information systems and provide technical support
• Support projects, changes, and ongoing operational needs
• Develop functional specifications and detailed designs for instrument or control systems
• Provide technological expertise to oil and gas production facilities, refineries, and chemical plants
• Ensure technical integrity of plants and new projects
• Advise on process safety issues
• Design, optimize, and improve equipment and facility operations
• Analyze and interpret laboratory and plant data
• Assess and evaluate commercial opportunities
• Support commercial investments and projects through research and analytics
• Optimize the clean products supply chain
• Design and implement tools supporting daily operations

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student
• Pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Basic computer skills, including MS Windows, MS Office, and MS Excel
• Basic computation and technical skills
• Time management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, temporary resident, or holder of valid work authorization
• Must not require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future
• Previous internship experience is a plus
• Proven leadership and/or participation in extracurricular activities preferred
• Other work experience unrelated to the position or area of study considered
• Must pass annual respirator fit testing
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, push, pull, and climb ladders, scaffolds, and stairs
• Ability to work in confined spaces and near loud equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand 50% of the time
• Ability to reach all plant work areas, negotiate catwalks, and handle heights up to 50 feet

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Control Systems Engineering and technical support for automation projects, with a focus on safety and operational efficiency in oil and gas production facilities. Proficient in developing functional specifications and optimizing equipment operations while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Control Systems Engineering
• Safety Instrumented Systems
• Technical Support
• Functional Specifications Development
• Process Safety Advising

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Control Systems
• Technical Documentation
• Data Analysis
• Performance Monitoring
• Equipment Optimization
• Basic Computation Skills
• Technical Skills
• Laboratory Data Interpretation
• Project Support
• Automation Projects

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Leadership
• Team Participation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Annual Respirator Fit Testing

Industry Keywords

• Oil and Gas
• Refineries
• Chemical Plants
• Process Safety
• Clean Products Supply Chain

Tools & Technologies

• MS Windows
• MS Office
• MS Excel