Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027) New Lubbock, TX

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

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.This position will run full-time from January - August 2027.

As Engineering Co-Op, primary responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary/directed.
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of 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 software applications)
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

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