LC HSE Intern - Safety

CITGO; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work options

9/80 Schedule

Annual vacation incentive

Paid vacation time

Company-paid holidays

Educational assistance plan

On-site health clinic

Job summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation invites energetic students to join our Safety Internship program in Lake Charles, LA. You will work across Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Emergency Preparedness, Industrial Hygiene, Employee Health, and Contractor Safety to implement and enhance the safety management system.

Spring, Summer or Fall 2027 opportunities with remote work options where eligible. Must be pursuing a degree in Fire Protection or related fields and meet GPA/credit-hour requirements.

Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in Fire Protection, Safety, Occupational Health or Public Health.
• Must have completed 30 semester hours in the listed topics.
• GPA 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field surveys and audits of unit operations.
• Develop processes for tracking and analyzing HSE data.
• Create HSE posters, moments, flashes and training materials.
• Assist in improving contractor HSE incident management and ISNetworld usage.
• Enter data into a central HSE database.
• Support facility HSE Committee(s)/Team(s).
• Participate in HSE management system reviews or self-assessments.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Industrial Hygiene

Emergency Preparedness

Public Health

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Safety fields

Tools

ISNetworld

TWIC

Job description

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

A Safety Intern may be assigned to Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Emergency Preparedness, Industrial Hygiene, Employee Health, and Contractor Safety. A Safety Intern actively works with the Business Unit safety and health professionals along with operations in their designated operating areas to implement, update, and improve the safety management system.

Position available Spring, Summer or Fall 2027

Minimum Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, Safety, Occupational Health, Emergency Preparedness, or Public Health.
• Must have completed 30 semester hours in the topics above.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above

Job Duties

• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, Safety, Occupational Health, Emergency Preparedness, or Public Health.
• Must have completed 30 semester hours in the topics above.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Other information - TWIC card:

Eligibility Requirements

The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

Job Duties II

• Assist in field surveys/audits of business unit operations
• Assist in the development and implement processes for tracking and analyzing HSE data, to expand trending and reporting capabilities which help identify opportunities for improvement in these fields.
• Developing HSE posters, HSE moment, HSE flashes, and other HSE-related training materials.
• Assist in improvement initiatives around contractor HSE incident management and utilization of ISNetworld.
• Enter data into a central database
• Provide support for facility HSE Committee(s) / Team(s)
• Participate in HSE Management Systems review or facility's self-assessments.
• Perform special projects as requested.

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here Are The Incentives We Offer

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Performance Incentive
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 2120