Support the development, testing, and documentation of process control applications that improve plant operation and profitability
Assist with control loop performance monitoring, reviewing tuning and performance data to identify underperforming loops and recommend corrective actions
Help review and update process control documentation, including control narratives, control schemes, and control system standards
Participate in the management of change (MOC) process for assigned work, learning how changes are proposed, reviewed, approved, and implemented
Spend time in the field and in the control room with operators and technicians to understand how the process, the instrumentation, and the control system interact
Support troubleshooting of process control issues alongside experienced engineers, gathering data and helping identify root causes
Present project results, findings, and recommendations to the technical team and site leadership at the close of the internship
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Control Engineering, or a related field
Eligible for full-time employment by or before May 2029
Available to work full time on site in St. James, LA for the duration of the summer term
Willing and able to work in an operating chemical plant environment, including field work in an industrial setting and use of required personal protective equipment
What Will Put You Ahead
Coursework in process control, process dynamics, instrumentation, or automation
Familiarity with distributed control systems, ideally Emerson DeltaV, or with PLC and HMI configuration
Prior internship, co-op, or plant experience in chemical, refining, or petrochemical manufacturing
Experience analyzing process data using tools such as PI, Excel, Python, or MATLAB
Exposure to safety instrumented systems, functional safety concepts, or alarm management
A track record of finishing what you start, communicating clearly, and seeking out feedback
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What You Will Gain
Direct experience with the control systems that run a world-scale methanol facility, not observation from the sidelines
A supervisor and technical mentor invested in your development, with regular feedback throughout the term
Exposure to operations, reliability, and project engineering through cross-functional work on your project
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Methanol produces and supplies the methanol that has become an essential part of our daily lives, and is a key ingredient in products like clothing, cosmetics, paints, plywood and adhesives, in addition to fueling ships, buses, trucks, fuel cells and cooking stoves. Our goal is to be the preferred supplier of methanol to our customers who depend on us for our reliability and quality of service.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
