Production Process Engineer - Internship (Modifiers)

Kaneka; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaneka in Pasadena, TX is seeking an Engineering intern to support Process Safety tasks and continuous improvement initiatives. You will assist in updating PSI, trends in SEEQ, and field verification with Operations, while presenting findings to teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on field learning, cross-functional collaboration, and quick adoption of plant software such as SEEQ, ShiftConnect, and Dataparc. Strong communication and proactive problem-solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in process safety or industrial operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to quickly learn plant software like SEEQ and ShiftConnect.
• Demonstrates urgency and data-driven approach to problems.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in completing Process Safety items, PHA, DHA, and closure activities.
• Select and execute internship-friendly improvement projects from logs.
• Update and verify PSI, including Consequences of Deviation and Critical SOPs.
• Develop SEEQ trends and dashboards to aid troubleshooting and operations decisions.
• Troubleshoot flow meters and instrumentation with field crew involvement.
• Present project findings and recommendations to Engineering and Operations teams.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Presentation skills

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SEEQ

ShiftConnect

Dataparc

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support unit engineers in completing Process Safety action items, PHA recommendations, DHA recommendations, and associated closure activities.
• Select and execute continuous improvement projects from engineer improvement logs that can be completed during the internship, including troubleshooting issues, collaborating with Operations, updating procedures, and implementing practical solutions.
• Update and verify Process Safety Information (PSI), including Consequences of Deviation, Critical SOPs, and Tank Tables, ensuring information is validated against DCS data.
• Develop and enhance SEEQ trends and dashboards to support daily troubleshooting, monitoring, and operational decision making.
• Troubleshoot critical flow meters and instrumentation by reviewing ranges, verifying DCS configuration, and conducting field investigations with Operations personnel.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and results to the Engineering and Operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with operators, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate meetings, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Quick learner with the ability to become proficient in plant software systems such as SEEQ, ShiftConnect, and Dataparc.
• Demonstrates urgency, initiative, and a data-driven approach to problem solving.
• Strong presentation skills and willingness to spend time in the field learning plant operations and interacting with personnel.