Intern

externalcvrenergy; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy in Coffeyville, KS offers an internship focusing on improving manufacturing processes, with a dedicated mentor and hands-on exposure to plant operations at the Nitrogen facility.

The role targets engineering students (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical) entering junior or senior year, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 and US work authorization. You will engage in safety training, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student majoring in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering and either currently a junior or senior.
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety and team meetings.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Assist with troubleshooting and instrument repairs.
• Shadow Plant Operators and Laboratory Technician as needed.
• Observe Instrument Technician testing and IPF.
• Make computer entries and document progress.
• May operate equipment.
• May participate in Lock-out/Tag-out processes.
• Regularly communicate progress and questions to supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Safety procedures

English fluency

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0

Junior or Senior year

US work authorization

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This intern position will be responsible for researching, developing, and assisting with improving manufacturing processes, methods, and systems for products, facilities, fixtures, tolling, equipment, and/or materials. The intern will be assigned a mentor to assist with personal goal setting for the internship. The internship will include awareness training and an orientation to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental regulations at the Nitrogen plant.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• College student with an engineering major in (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) who has completed or entering their Junior or Senior year at an accredited College or University.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Expert technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other related platforms/systems.
• Out of the box thinking, problem solving, relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team player with ability to partner and liaise with varying levels and departments within the organization.
• Highly organized, efficient with process improvement mindset and skillset.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow specific plant procedures for safety.
• Previous work and/or coursework experience with manufacturing/process engineering, preferred.
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.
• Ability to adjust to frequent change and adjust schedule as needed to reach Departmental goals.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

During the course of the internship, the intern will participate in the following:

• Safety and Team meetings.
• Work performing preventative maintenance.
• Work to perform troubleshooting and instrument repairs.
• May shadow Plant Operators.
• May shadow a Laboratory Technician.
• Observe an Instrument Technician testing an Instrument Protective Function (IPF).
• Make computer entries.
• May operate equipment.
• May participate in Lock-out/Tag-out process.
• Regularly Communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns, and questions.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Facilitate a meeting.
• Show forth progress made on all goals set at beginning of internship.
• Learn how to develop and test work methods and procedures.
• Ensure the performance/quality of materials, products, and machines meet specifications and standards.
• Ensure technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices while adhering to customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.