Process Controls Engineer Intern

Delek US Holdings, Inc. is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, renewable fuels and convenience store retailing.  The refining assets consist of refineries operated in Tyler and Big Spring, Texas, El Dorado, Arkansas and Krotz Springs, Louisiana with a combined nameplate crude throughput capacity of 302,000 barrels per day.

The logistics operations primarily consist of Delek Logistics Partners, LP.  Delek US Holdings, Inc.and its affiliates own approximately 63% (including the 2 percent general partner interest) of Delek Logistics Partners, LP.  Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE:DKL) is a growth-oriented master limited partnership focused on owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets.

The convenience store retail business is the largest 7-Eleven licensee in the United States and operates approximately 300 convenience stores in central and west Texas and New Mexico.

Our Big Spring, TX Refinery is hiring a Process Controls Engineer Intern for our 2024 Summer Internship Program! The Process Controls Engineer Intern will report to our Sr. Manager, Process Controls Engineering! 

Interested in developing a skill set in Process Controls? Come and join the energy! 

Job Summary:

The Process Controls Engineer Intern is a role that will support the initiatives for the refinery. A portion of this position is performed in the field within the refinery. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, working at height, and outside weather conditions. Physical activities include climbing, standing, crawling, confined space entry, and maneuvering through operating process units. While performing the duties of this position in the refinery, appropriate personal protective equipment will be worn as required. This position also involves documenting detailed reports on findings, and participation on various committees. This position will learn how to track, monitor, and justify projects which will result in creating sound training experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe, clean and orderly working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and determine root cause and take corrective action to resolve system failures. 
• Participate in technical investigations, design, and analysis of the performance of the various equipment to identify deficiencies, antiquation, and the potential for benefits and improvements working with experienced and knowledgeable fellow engineers.
• Develops, selects, and tests equipment and their components to evaluate/select best in class and technology systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and fellow engineers on equipment problem solving through root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and effective solutions to prevent root cause.
• Oversee the equipment such as mechanical and/or instrumentation to generate critical equipment list, update P&ID's, and equipment specifications.
• Plan, design, and write specifications for process equipment.
• Ability to successfully work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team seeking to continuously improve supply chain performance and customer satisfaction
• Create and prepare reports, type documents, and file
• All other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or related field within Engineering. At Junior or Senior status Currently in a B.S. program with a major in Mechanical, Chemical or related field.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00
• Availability to work at least twenty (40) hours a week and OT as needed.
• Basic knowledge of industrial equipment
• Familiarity with SDS and safety protocols in a mechanical environment.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to record and present data in a clear and concise manner
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Solid software application skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness and desire for continual learning and self-development.

 Desired Characteristics

• Experience with industrial operations including
• Demonstrated Adaptability and desire for learning
• Building Collaborative Relationships with personnel within plant and outside of plant e.g. vendors, corporate colleges etc.
• Communicate Professionally
• Exercise Professional Judgment
• Be results oriented
• Be active participant in creating a respectable work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.