CC Electrical 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

*This internship is located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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 an Electrical 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 to be considered for the internship.
• 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: Circuit Theory, Linear Systems & Signals, Digital Logic Design before beginning the internship

Job Duties

• Assigned special projects in any one of the combinations of Instrument and Electrical Engineering, Plant Engineering and/or Engineering Support groups.
• Provide technical support to CCR Reliability Engineers and Maintenance Technicians for refinery units to ensure reliable equipment performance and availability, while meeting safety, environmental, and economic goals.
• Provide technical support to ensure reliable equipment performance and availability in refinery units, while meeting safety, environmental, and economic goals.
• Assist with engineering services like equipment design, verification surveys, and maintenance practices.
• Recognize Safety, Health and Environmental issues that impact the unit, the refinery, and all personnel. Interpret instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions.
• Perform routine engineering calculations and help determine the end of life for older infrastructure.
• Address safety, health, and environmental issues, and work on special projects involving equipment design, specifications, integrity evaluations, and research.

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

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1568