Intern

CVR Partners, LP; Coffeyville (KS); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Partners, LP is seeking an engineering intern to research and assist in improving manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment at the Nitrogen plant in Coffeyville, KS. You will work with a mentor and receive orientation to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and hands-on learning in process engineering with a strong focus on safety and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• College student with an engineering major (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) who is 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

• Attend safety and team meetings.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and instrument troubleshooting.
• Shadow Plant Operators or Laboratory Technician when applicable.
• Communicate progress and questions to supervisor regularly.
• Support adherence to plant procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Process improvement

Deadline-driven

Safety procedures

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Schedule flexibility

Education

Engineering major (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical)

GPA 3.0 / 4.0 preferred

Authorized to work in the United States full-time

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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).
• 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.