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2026 Intern - Chemical Engineer

Westlake
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Houston, TX 77203, US

Salary

$39.06 - $46.88 per hour

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Westlake is offering an internship opportunity for students majoring in Chemical Engineering who have completed their second year of college and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Interns will work under close supervision, assist with day-to-day tasks, and participate in safety and environmental programs at various PEM plant locations across the United States.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and will be required to perform tasks that may involve physical demands and occasional travel.
  • The work environment may vary from an office setting to operating units, requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Salary details are not provided, but the position is open to those with no prior experience required.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

WORK LOCATIONS

Westlake United States PEM plant locations:

Lake Charles, LA
Plaquemine, LA
Geismar, LA
Longview, TX
Natrium, WV
Deer Park, TX
Calvert City, KY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Work on assigned projects with the close supervision of mentor/supervisor
Observe activities of the assigned department/unit
Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks
Actively participate in Complex safety/environmental programs
Maintain intern work/activity journal
Presentation to management team
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must have completed second year of college.
Must be majoring in Chemical Engineering
Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally, this position must make general decisions requiring judgement and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.  Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.




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