About the role#
This is a paid, full-time summer internship for students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. You will work on-site in either Lemont or Downers Grove, Illinois, for a 12-week term. You will support engineering teams by taking on various projects, learning refinery operations, and observing safe work practices. At the end of the program, you will prepare a presentation to share your accomplishments and experience.
What you'll do#
- Learn refinery organization, work processes, and safe work practices.
- Generate discipline-related work scopes and update project documentation.
- Edit the engineering training manual and review existing engineering files for accuracy.
- Assist with the creation and update of equipment reliability and integrity plans.
- Conduct site visits to support ongoing engineering efforts, including witnessing site activities and project scoping.
- Collaborate with senior project engineers and managers on technical tasks.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited Electrical Engineering Bachelor Degree program with at least sophomore status.
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for the full 12-week summer program.
- A valid driver's license.
- Eligibility to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work in a team setting.
- A High School Diploma.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Lemont, Illinois, or Downers Grove, Illinois.
- This is a full-time, 12-week summer internship.
About CITGO
CITGO Petroleum Corporation operates as an independent refiner in the United States. Founded in 1983, the company maintains headquarters in Houston, Texas. It manages three refineries alongside a network of terminals, pipelines, and blending plants. The organization employs over 5,000 people to produce and market fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals.
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