Chemical Engineer Intern, Summer 2027 - LaPorte

Kuraray America • La Porte, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kuraray's paid internship program allows students the opportunity to obtain valuable, applicable work experience in a fast-paced, and challenging environment. The program blends real-world experience with an extensive overview of the chemical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience. The internship will be 13 weeks in duration for the summer of 2025 with flexible start dates. Student interns must be able to work full-time. The internship will be split between a major project and daily tasks. No Housing will be provided as part of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
• Completed at least two years of college education before beginning internship.
• Strong academic performance minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity.
• Must have legal U.S. working authorization to participate in the program.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment screening process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop a familiarity with chemical plant Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of Change (MOC) through participation in a cyclical or project Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and the development of MOC packages.
• Join the Cost Kaizen La Porte Team to help analyze process and SAP data; develop charters for potential reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction projects; and assist with the active team projects.
• Assist the plant Chemical Engineers with process and process equipment troubleshooting in the vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) units.
• Participate in the development of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) project scopes for authorization.
• Alternatively, participate in the development of work scopes for both running maintenance and the maintenance activities that will be performed.
• Apply these skills to an internship project with an exit presentation to plant management.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• incentive opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern