Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, 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 769,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth largest and is one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and other industrial products, and supplies a network of approximately 4,300 locally owned and operated branded retail outlets, all located east of the Rocky Mountains. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.

The Chemist Intern/Co-Op will work under the direction of the Laboratory Manager to develop technical laboratory skills and integrate classroom studies with practical work experience. In the initial co-op term, students will complete assigned special projects in various laboratory areas. During the second and third terms, students will be assigned more challenging projects and may be responsible for monitoring specific laboratory areas. All students are required to provide a presentation on their assigned projects at end of each term. The Co-Op program is designed to alternate co-op terms and school semesters, providing selected students an opportunity to return for multiple terms as they progress through their academic program.

Job Duties:

• Work on Co-op term projects at the direction of supervisor
• Support daily activities of the assigned laboratory area
• Actively participate in safety/environmental programs
• Maintain intern work/activity journal

Positions available for 2024 - Summer, and Fall. Flexible co-op terms are available; however, alternating co-op semesters are not guaranteed and are conditional upon individual performance and position availability within the hiring department.

• Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field with at least 30 hours completed (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior)
• Overall 3.0 GPA (Proof of current GPA required at time of hire)
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Drivers License
• Valid TWIC Card

TWIC Eligibility Requirements: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), please visit the Transportation Security Administrations website https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.