Job Description:
Business Operations Intern – Risk & Projects
Our intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled full-time students at an accredited university. The internship runs from February to November. Working hours can be a minimum of 24 hours up to 40 hours per week- dependent on the intern’s availability. The goal of the Huntsman Intern Program is to provide a structured program that will equip interns with the skills and experience to help prepare for a successful career.
Job Scope
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the administration of Huntsman's Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP). This opportunity is ideal for students who are interested in developing a career in project coordination, contracts, procurement, insurance, or risk management within a global industrial organization.
The successful candidate will support the OCIP team with program administration, documentation, reporting, and cross-functional coordination while gaining exposure to insurance program management, construction operations, and process improvement. Training on OCIP concepts and processes will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Program Administration
- Support the day-to-day administration of the OCIP program.
- Assist with maintaining insurance certificates, endorsements, and compliance documentation.
- Help track contractor participation and maintain accurate program records.
- Identify opportunities to improve documentation and administrative processes.
- Support the development and documentation of OCIP processes and procedures.
Program Compliance & Reporting
- Assist in monitoring contractor compliance with OCIP requirements.
- Prepare and maintain reports related to program enrollment, compliance status, and key performance metrics.
- Support internal audits and documentation reviews.
- Help ensure accurate recordkeeping and data integrity.
Communication & Coordination
- Support communication with internal stakeholders regarding contractor enrollment and OCIP requirements.
- Coordinate administrative activities with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Operations, and Legal, as needed.
- Respond to routine inquiries and escalate complex issues to the appropriate team members.
- Schedule meetings, maintain trackers, and follow up on action items.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.
All candidates are expected to work at our office in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that there may be occasions where additional office days are required, due specific business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
Experience
- Previous internship, university project, leadership experience, or administrative experience is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to learn new systems and concepts quickly.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, global environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to contracts, procurement, compliance, project coordination, or business operations through coursework, internships, or extracurricular activities.
- Experience using Excel for data organization and reporting.
- Interest in insurance, risk management, procurement, or construction operations.
What You'll Learn
This internship provides hands-on experience in:
- Insurance and risk management fundamentals.
- Contract and compliance administration.
- Cross-functional project coordination.
- Process improvement and documentation.
- Procurement and contractor management.
- Working within a global industrial organization.
Career Development
This internship provides a strong foundation for future opportunities in Project Coordination, Procurement, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Insurance Administration, Operations, or Program Management. High-performing interns will gain valuable experience working with global stakeholders and complex business processes while building transferable skills applicable across multiple business functions.
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.
Huntsman is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman or Rubicon, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
