POSITION SUMMARY
This intern position will be responsible for researching, developing, and assisting with improving manufacturing processes, methods, and systems for products, facilities, fixtures, tolling, 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 regulations at the Nitrogen plant.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- College student with an engineering major in (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) who has completed or entering their Junior or Senior year at an accredited College or University.
- Cumulative GPA of at least 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, oral and written required.
- Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.
- Ability to adjust to frequent change and adjust schedule as needed to reach Departmental goals.
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.
- Regularly Communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns, and questions.
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.
- Adherence 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 enrolled in an accredited college or university with a Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering major; junior or senior standing
- Legally authorized to work full-time in the United States
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related platforms or systems
- Problem-solving, interpersonal, relationship-building, and collaborative teamwork skills
- Ability to follow plant safety procedures and participate in Lockout/Tagout processes
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and adjust schedules to business needs
- Highly organized with a process-improvement mindset
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Previous work or coursework in manufacturing or process engineering
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."
