Process / Chemical Engineering Intern

Oxychem; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Corporate housing provided

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking entry-level Process Engineer Interns pursuing a chemical engineering degree. The role involves improving production processes, ensuring safety and environmental protection, and supporting operations with engineering analyses. Interns will contribute to projects across multiple U.S.

locations and engage with site and engineering leaders. This paid internship offers hands-on experience, relocation assistance or corporate housing if needed, and a 9/80 work schedule during the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Must have a graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85.
• Must be willing to relocate to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of environment and safety as priority.
• Identify and start-up process improvements to increase capacity and reliability.
• Participate in safety upgrades and environmental safeguards.
• Provide engineering assistance and troubleshooting for process operations.
• Prepare AFE’s for plant-scale capital projects and coordinate with vendors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Graduation date December 2027 – May 2029

GPA 2.85 on 4.0 scale

Willing to relocate

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

OxyChem’s Summer Intern Program runs from May through August and provides an immersive, hands-on experience to help kickstart your career. Interns take on real business projects that deliver meaningful results while working alongside industry experts, building practical skills, and connecting with site and executive leaders to strengthen their professional network.

OxyChem is looking for entry-level individualspursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering to fill the position of Process Engineer Intern.

Description

• 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.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, specify, justify, install, and start-up process improvements to increase production capacity, improve operating reliability, reduce manufacturing costs, reduce energy usage, conserve raw materials, improve product yields and improve product quality.
• Participate in any opportunity to enhance safety, upgrade environmental safeguards, and provide for the overall optimization of process operation.
• Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations including troubleshooting of process operating problems, conducting special tests, developing reports, providing technical assistance as required and reporting of production status.
• Prepare AFE’s for ‘plant scale’ capital projects and follow these projects to a successful completion.
• Represent and/or assist production and engineering in matters of evaluation, selection and coordination and control of vendors supplying necessary operating services, consulting services, materials, equipment and other needs of operation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
• Must have a graduation date of December 2027 – May 2029
• Must maintain minimum cumulative 2.85 GPAon a 4.0 scale
• Must be willing to relocate

Location

• Various locations throughout the United States

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Relocation Assistance and/orfully furnishedCorporate Housing provided, if applicable
• 9/80 Work Schedule. Enjoy a 3-day weekend every other week!

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