Renewables Engineering Co‑op: Bio‑Refining Internship

Valero; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero's Intern Program invites energetic engineering students to join a bio-refining environment focused on renewables. Openings for Renewables Engineering Co-ops and Interns challenge you to grow through hands-on project work in an ethanol plant.

You will support the Engineering Manager, help design, modify and operate process equipment, prepare cost estimates, develop procurement specs, and ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management through documentation such as MOCs, P&IDs, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Chemical, Mechanical or Biosystems Engineering or related engineering major required.
• A minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the intern / co-op program required.
• Graduation date on or after the end of the intern / co-op program required.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week required.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Engineering Manager for the ethanol plant.
• Support design, modification and operation of process equipment.
• Prepare justification, cost estimates and other project documents for approval.
• Develop technical specifications to procure equipment and services.
• Support maintenance and operations as a technical resource.
• Complete OSHA Process Safety Management documentation (MOCs, P&IDs, isometrics, equipment specs).

Skills

Engineering major

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Biosystems Engineering

Job description

Valero's Intern Program invites energetic engineering students to join a bio-refining environment focused on renewables. Openings for Renewables Engineering Co-ops and Interns challenge you to grow through hands-on project work in an ethanol plant.

You will support the Engineering Manager, help design, modify and operate process equipment, prepare cost estimates, develop procurement specs, and ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management through documentation such as MOCs, P&IDs, and