Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

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East Dubuque, IL, USA
In-Office
Internship
Energy
The Role
Engineering intern supporting manufacturing process improvement at a nitrogen plant. Responsibilities include researching methods and systems, assisting with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and instrument repairs, observing plant and laboratory operations, entering computer records, operating equipment, and participating in safety procedures. The intern will develop and test work methods, assess materials and equipment quality, and ensure technical outcomes meet engineering, safety, and company standards.
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POSITION SUMMARY

This intern position will be responsible for researching, developing, and assisting with improving manufacturing processes, methods, and systems for products, facilities, fixtures, tooling, equipment, and/or materials. The intern will be assigned a mentor to assist with personal goal setting for the internship.  The internship will include awareness training and an orientation to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) regulations at the nitrogen plant.

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • College student studying mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering who has completed or entering into their Junior or Senior year at an accredited College or University
  • Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, preferred
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent written and verbal communication; and presentation skills
  • Expert technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other related platforms/systems
  • Out of the box thinking, problem solving, relationship building and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative team player with ability to partner and liaise with varying levels and departments within the organization
  • Highly organized, efficient with process improvement mindset and skillset
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to understand and follow specific plant procedures for safety
  • Previous work and/or coursework experience with manufacturing/process engineering, preferred
  • Fluent in English, both oral and written

 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

During the course of the internship, the intern will participate in the following:

  • Safety and Team Meetings
  • Work performing preventative maintenance
  • Work to perform troubleshooting and instrument repairs
  • May shadow Plant Operators
  • May shadow a Laboratory Technician
  • Observe an Instrument Technician testing an Instrument Protective Function (IPF)
  • Make computer entries
  • May operate equipment
  • May participate in Lock-out/Tag-out process

 

EXPECTED RESULTS

  • Facilitate a meeting.
  • Show forth progress made on all goals set at beginning of internship.
  • Learn how to develop and test work methods and procedures.
  • Ensure the performance/quality of materials, products, and machines meet specifications and standards.
  • Ensure technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices while adhering to customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.

Skills Required

  • Currently studying mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering at an accredited college or university
  • Completed or entering junior or senior year of college
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Legally authorized to work full-time in the United States
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Expert technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite and related platforms or systems
  • Problem-solving, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple organizational levels and departments
  • Highly organized and efficient, with a process-improvement mindset
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to understand and follow plant safety procedures
  • Previous work or coursework in manufacturing or process engineering
  • Fluent English communication, oral and written
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The Company
HQ: Sugar Land, TX
873 Employees
Year Founded: 1906

What We Do

Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, CVR Energy is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the petroleum refining and marketing business through its interest in CVR Refining and the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing business through its interest in CVR Partners, LP. Our Mission is to be a top-tier North American petroleum refining and nitrogen-based fertilizer Company as measured by safe and reliable operations, superior financial performance and profitable growth. The CVR Energy portfolio of companies employs approximately 1,480 employees and generated more than $6 billion in net sales in 2019. CVR Energy’s common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CVI."

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