With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.
Department: Production
Location: Neal, West Virginia
Travel Involved: 0-5%
Job Type: Internship
Description / Responsibilities
We are looking for multiple interns to support our Production/Process industrial teams across Braskem America for 2024! This is an excellent opportunity for students to be involved in supporting operations at a polypropylene manufacturing site.
Responsibilities:
• Monitors, troubleshoots, and optimizes operating unit essential process variables to drive process and product improvements while maintaining a strong safety and environmental compliance focus
• Applies technical knowledge to detect causes of deviations in quality, capacity, yield, and energy consumption
• Follows day-to-day operations of the plant
• Develop initial scope and business case for improvement projects
• Leads and participates in root cause analysis studies to resolve plant process and equipment-related issues
• Participates in PHAs / LOPAs. Performs MOCs and PSSRs for process modifications
• Responsible for review and resolution of action items as a result of HES, ISO, Insurance audits, and PHA studies
Requirements:
Must be at least a Sophomore and actively enrolled in BS Program for Chemical Engineering
Intern Positions Available:
- Production Engineer - Neal, WV
What we offer
At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Teladoc
- A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
- Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members
Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
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Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and an R&D operation in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials.
