Engineering Co-Op: Hands-on Projects & Process Improvements

Hydrite Chemical Co.; Lubbock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. seeks an Engineering Co-Op to gain practical work experience on engineering projects in a full-time slot from January through August 2027.

You will analyze projects, support capital projects, and perform engineering clerical duties while contributing to cost-saving and efficiency initiatives. Enrollment in an accredited university for a BS in Engineering is required (prefers Mechanical or Chemical).

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required (preferably Mechanical or Chemical).
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred (may lead installation crews on capital projects).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process-related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process-related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.
• Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances and provide back-up support as necessary.
• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering analysis

Communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Hydrite Chemical Co. seeks an Engineering Co-Op to gain practical work experience on engineering projects in a full-time slot from January through August 2027.

You will analyze projects, support capital projects, and perform engineering clerical duties while contributing to cost-saving and efficiency initiatives. Enrollment in an accredited university for a BS in Engineering is required (prefers Mechanical or Chemical).