Chemical Engineering Intern | Summer 2026

ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Engineering Intern role is a paid internship designed for currently enrolled Chemical Engineering students seeking hands‑on experience in an industrial and manufacturing environment. This internship is structured as a learning‑focused development opportunity that complements academic coursework by providing real‑world exposure to engineering support activities and industrial safety practices. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals in a regulated, safety‑focused industrial setting. This role is intended to begin in May 2026, working a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, 8AM-4:30PM at our Baton Rouge plant.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Chemical Engineering
Local to the Baton Rouge, LA area for on-site work
Must be able to attain a TWIC card
Strong attention to detail and interest in hands‑on technical work
Strong analytical aptitude with the ability to apply math, logic, and engineering principles to real‑world problems
Ability to follow procedures and accurately document work
Basic computer proficiency
Interest in the specialty chemicals or industrial manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Utilize OSI PI, SAP and iProcess software to analyze process conditions and enhance Plant/HSE performance
Utilize technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations to improve long-range improvements in Plant/HSE performance
Utilize Management of Change (MOC) process to document/update status of changes and ensure communication of same to appropriate personnel
Utilize interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and actively involve plant personnel on projects to improve plant performance
Participate in Unit HAZOPS and follow-up action items as required to mitigate risks in the unit from the PHA
Maintain Unit Safety File updates relative to the MOC process and procedure. Assist in maintenance of good PSM standards in the unit
Participate in incident investigations and follow-up action items from incidents. This involves tasks such as chemical leak calculations and engineering corrective actions
Provides support to operations personnel to troubleshoot day-to-day activities in the unit, and work closely with the Unit personnel to effectively troubleshoot plant HSE issues
Works with other units to ensure plant goals are met safely and effectively
Work with contractors and engineers in the unit; be involved in the projects as needed
Housekeeping audits, weekly and have operators take care of any issues
Be professional and ethical at all times and treat employees, contractors and customers respectfully
Other responsibilities as assigned by manager
Comply with all plant policies and procedures
During the final month of the internship, you will prepare and deliver a presentation to leadership and local HR highlighting the projects you worked on, key skills and learnings, mentors you partnered with, and individuals you shadowed throughout the program