Operator Intern, Lake Charles Refinery
About The Position
The Operator Intern will observe and work independently and with other personnel to maintain and operate equipment and processes at the Lake Charles Refinery. The work involves processes using hazardous and volatile materials under high temperature and pressure. Typical conditions include outdoor weather and elements, blowing air, heat, noise, vibration, and occasional work at heights. Operator interns must follow safe work practices, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). They assist personnel with duties needed to keep their assigned processing unit or area operating safely and at specified production or run rates. The position requires successful completion of an online assessment. Eligible applicants will receive an assessment link after submitting a completed application. The assessment must be completed within seven days of the application date or before the posting expires on November 2, 2026, whichever comes first. Results remain valid for one year. The Lake Charles Refinery is in Westlake, Louisiana. Its facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization, delayed coking, a specialty coker, and a calciner. The refinery processes various domestic, Canadian, and foreign crude oils and produces transportation fuels and other products. Refined products are distributed across the southeastern and eastern United States and exported to Latin America and West Africa.
Requirements
- Be legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Be currently enrolled in a Process Technology program at an accredited school, with expected graduation no later than 2027.
- Be willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
- Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to read technical procedures and materials in English; work near large, hot, high-speed machines and products under high pressure and heat; work around chemicals, including acids and bases; wear fire-retardant clothing and PPE such as steel-toe shoes, ear protection, and eye protection; maintain facial grooming that permits a respirator or face mask to seal properly; climb up to 200 feet; lift up to 50 pounds; work outdoors in harsh weather; and learn computer software associated with process operations.
- Complete the required online assessment within the stated deadline.
- Complete the entire application process, including prescreening questions and eSignature, by the requisition closing date of November 2, 2026.
- For regular U.S. positions, meet the stated eligibility requirement of being a U.S. citizen or national, or an eligible permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or temporary resident under the specified statutes; individuals with the listed temporary visas or who need current or future work-authorization sponsorship are not eligible.
Nice To Haves
- Currently enrolled in the SOWELA Process Technology degree program.
- Available for at least three continuous months in spring 2027.
- Demonstrate safety and environmental alertness and promote a safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Computer proficiency with Excel, Word, and SAP.
- Use good judgment and make decisions independently.
- Comprehend and follow instructions.
- Demonstrate self-motivation and personal organization.
- Produce thorough and accurate paperwork.
- Communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
- Adjust quickly to unexpected conditions and respond to emergencies.
- Interpret and evaluate data and detect problems.
- Have significant mechanical skills with mechanical and rotating equipment.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to safety.
- Assist operators in maintaining equipment and operations.
- Assist operators with taking samples and readings of process streams.
- Monitor and observe the assigned area for abnormal conditions and emergency situations.
- Participate in safety reviews.
- Uphold company values and implement relevant company policies and procedures so that work meets required standards.
- Assist personnel with duties required to keep the assigned processing unit or area operating safely and at specified production or run rates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
