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2027 Intern- Electrical Engineer

Westlake

  • Houston, Louisiana
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Louisiana
    IndustryChemicals/Petro-Chemicals
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1986
    Websitehttp://www.westlakegroup.com/

    Description

    Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

    SUMMARY

    WORK LOCATIONS

    Westlake United States PEM plant locations:

    • Lake Charles, LA
    • Plaquemine, LA
    • Geismar, LA
    • Longview, TX
    • Natrium, WV
    • Deer Park, TX
    • Calvert City, KY

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    May include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Work on assigned projects with the close supervision of mentor/supervisor
    • Observe activities of the assigned department/unit
    • Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks
    • Actively participate in Complex safety/environmental programs
    • Maintain intern work/activity journal
    • Presentation to management team

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    • Must have completed second year of college. 
    • Must be majoring in Electrical Engineering
    • Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
    • Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally, this position must make general decisions requiring judgement and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.  Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

    WORK LOCATION

    Westlake United States PEM plant locations.

    Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

    If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

    About Company

    Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) makes chemical and plastic products. We are a quality manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our mission is to serve our clients by enhancing daily life through the products and services we provide.

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