Process Safety Intern

Job Description:

Indorama Ventures is currently looking for a dynamic individual to work as a Process Safety Intern located in Lake Charles, LA.  

Our intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled full-time students at an accredited four-year college or university. The internships run from January to April - dependent on the school calendar. The goal of the Indorama Intern Program is to provide a structured program that will equip interns with the skills and experience to help prepare for a successful career.

What will be expected from you?

With much supervision and no decision making:

• Review past and current Process Safety Events to analyze trends and identify common root causes.
• Provide status updates to mentor on project assignments.
• Attend project team meetings and report project status updates.
• Ensure that the activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system, as applicable (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements).
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis.
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals.  Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by mentor.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.  Participates in and completes company required training programs.
• Work with several databases that require data entry.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate procedures and guidelines.  Make sure that annual required training is completed on-time.  
• Present a report on the status of investigations and other work that was completed during the internship.          

What are we looking for in the ideal Candidate?

• Must be a full-time college student at the Junior or Senior level, currently enrolled at an accredited university seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Must be authorized to work in U.S.
• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods used in chemical plant manufacturing and analyses.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to solve complex problems and identify the appropriate resources.
• Able to build relationships across all organizational lines.
• Able to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

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