Renewables Engineering Co-op: Ethanol Plant

Valero; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero's Intern Program invites students to join a Summer through Fall Co-op in a bio-refining environment. The role focuses on supporting the ethanol plant by providing technical assistance and project execution from conception through completion.

Interns will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, develop equipment specs, and prepare cost estimates, while adhering to OSHA Process Safety Management requirements. The program includes mentorship and exposure to real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) 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

• Works with operations and maintenance personnel to provide optimization, troubleshooting advice and generalized technical guidance.
• Prepares justification, cost estimates and other project documents as required for approval.
• Develops technical specifications to procure equipment and services.
• Supports maintenance and operations as a technical resource.
• Completes other requirements for compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management Regulations including but not limited to the maintenance of documentations such as MOCs, P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment specifications.

Skills

40 hours per week

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Biosystems Engineering

60 credit hours by start

Graduation date after internship/co-op program

Job description

Valero's Intern Program invites students to join a Summer through Fall Co-op in a bio-refining environment. The role focuses on supporting the ethanol plant by providing technical assistance and project execution from conception through completion.

Interns will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, develop equipment specs, and prepare cost estimates, while adhering to OSHA Process Safety Management requirements. The program includes mentorship and exposure to real-world projects.