Mechanical Engineer Intern - Relocation & 9/80 Schedule

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance/corporatehousing

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is seeking a mechanical engineering student for a hands-on internship across USA facilities. You will assist with maintaining safety and reliability while supporting production and maintenance teams.

Qualifications include pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, graduation by December 2026 through May 2027, and a minimum 2.85 GPA; relocation willingness is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Must have a graduation date of December 2026 - May 2027.
• Must maintain minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products as our highest priority.
• Evaluate, design, and recommend changes in maintenance activities to increase reliability of existing equipment, reduce repair costs and minimize product interruptions.
• Provide coordination between the Production, Project, Process and Corporate Engineering Departments regarding capital project implementation including preparation of AFE's.
• Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations and maintenance. Troubleshoot process operating problems, investigate equipment failures, conduct special tests, develop reports and provide technical assistance as required.
• Develop and institute plans for preventive/predictive maintenance on equipment, routine replacement of equipment and improvement of material of construction. Supervise installation, monitor performance and make recommendations to improve reliability and reduce cost.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support during planned and unplanned outages.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is seeking a mechanical engineering student for a hands-on internship across USA facilities. You will assist with maintaining safety and reliability while supporting production and maintenance teams.

Qualifications include pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, graduation by December 2026 through May 2027, and a minimum 2.85 GPA; relocation willingness is required.