CC Mechanical Engineer Intern

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand.

CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants.

With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource.

Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

The Engineering intern will become familiar with the refinery organization and work processes while learning refinery safe work practices.

The Engineering Intern will assist with technical services, support the development of engineering packages, conduct basic research, and update engineering records and databases.

This position is a paid 11-week summer internship.

A presentation covering all aspects of the internship experience and accomplishments will be expected at the end of the term.

Minimum Qualifications



* Must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree program


* Full-time Engineering student with at least 30 hours completed (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) or enrolled (at least part-time) in a graduate level program.


* Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above


* Available to work forty hours (40) per week


* Must have current valid driver's license


* Candidate must possess strong analytical and communication skills and be able to work in a team environment


* Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Eligibility

Must have completed the following courses before beginning the internship: Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Statics and Strength of Materials.

Job Duties



* Assist CCR Reliability Engineers, Inspectors, and Metallurgists with technical support for refinery units.


* Ensure reliable equipment performance and maximize mechanical availability.


* Provide engineering services: mechanical design, inspection data analysis, fitness for service evaluations, equipment repair plans, materials selection, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices.


* Perform routine engineering calculations: statics, mechanical stress, fluid flow, heat transfer, and life projections.


* Analyze and interpret inspection data to determine equipment life and develop repair/improvement plans.


* Collaborate with Process Engineers on new projects and improvements.


* Interpret instructions for specific assignments and complex features.


* Handle special projects: equipment design, specifications, integrity evaluations, research, and report preparation.

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assig...