Chemical Engineering Co-op

About this Job:  

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Process Technology Group is currently seeking a Chemical Engineer co-op in St. Gabriel, LA. 

As a co-op at Syngenta, you will have the opportunity to work in the demanding world of a large chemical production facility, and work on real projects, finding real solutions.  You will be part of a unit team supporting one of the various operating units at the Site, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.  

Work with us and you’ll get:  

• Competitive wages  
• Ongoing career development resources   
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 

Estimated Duration: April 2023 – August 2023 

You will: 

• Perform various tasks that support the Process Technology Group such as: production process development, process improvement, process modeling, unit operation sizing, cycle time analysis, project development and personnel development/training 
• 80% of work will be performed in an office setting: Sending emails, working in excel files, using modeling software, contacting vendors, drafting reports, etc. 
• 20% of work will be performed in an operations setting: collecting data from the shop floor, participating in plant tier, etc. 

What you must have: 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or Industrial Engineering 
• Good academic standing with the university, with a minimum 2.5 GPA overall/major 
• Relevant core basic science/engineering classes through Sophomore level: (i.e. – Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, and Heat and Mass balances) 
• Fluent in English 

Preferred requirements: 

• Prefer a student with Junior or Senior standing  
• Communication -The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired in this position 
• Collaboration -The ability to work with individuals who come from diverse backgrounds 
• Autonomous - An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision 
• Detail/Accuracy Oriented - All procedures and policies must be understood and followed 
• Ability to apply a systemic approach to problem solving 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Knowledge of Heat and Mass Transfer 
• Knowledge of Mass and Energy Balances 
• Knowledge of Aspen Plus 

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