SCI Scholars Internship: LyondellBasell

Summer 2012

Sponsoring Company: LyondellBasell

Possible locations: Houston, TX; Lake Charles, LA; Corpus Christi, TX; Matagorda, TX; Victoria, TX; Morris, IL; Clinton, IA; Tuscola, IL; Fairport Harbor, OH; or Jackson, TN

Preferred course of study: Chemical Engineering

Organizational Unit for Internship: Manufacturing

Stipend/salary (10 weeks): $8,080 to $10,770 depending on class standing.

Application Deadline: Friday, December 16, 2011, by midnight P.S.T.

Eligibility:

  • Current sophomore or junior
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5

Internship Description

The intern can choose from one of the following five positions once hired:

  • Production Engineer
    Focus on day-to-day operation and optimization of an existing unit; identify and implement improvements to plant safety, environmental and profitability performance.
  • Process Engineer
    Evaluate and develop major projects and debottlenecks; serve as a technical resource for the corporation; develop and improve systems to maintain excellent process safety and environmental performance.
  • Control System Engineer
    Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot control schemes; develop and troubleshoot process models used in predictive control schemes.
  • Research and Development Engineer
    Provide technical support to our polyolefin customers through visits and internal or external fabrication trials (requires 25-30% travel).
  • Project Engineer
    Lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to develop and implement large projects; manage all aspects of a project; monitor activities to ensure they meet project goals and adhere to company standards.

How to Apply

  • Application Form
    Complete the application form (requires one-page letter of interest and CV/resume). Indicate your top 3 internship choices.

  • Official Transcript
    Send transcript to:

    SCI Scholars/Education
    American Chemical Society
    1155 16th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20036

  • Recommendation Form http://fs16.formsite.com/student/form374777492/index.html
    Select two people to submit recommendations using this. At least one recommender must be a faculty member at the institution you attend.

About LyondellBasell

LyondellBasell is one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies. The company manufactures products at 59 sites in 18 countries.  LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people around the world including packaging, electronics, automotive parts, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels.  More information about LyondellBasell can be found at www.lyondellbasell.com.

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