About this position
Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long-term sustainable trends.
Our business line:
- Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.
What we have to offer:
- Competitive pay
- Academic-centric work flexibility
Position Overview:
The Environmental Engineering Intern role is a paid internship designed for currently enrolled Chemical Engineering students seeking hands‑on experience in an industrial and manufacturing environment. This internship is structured as a learning‑focused development opportunity that complements academic coursework by providing real‑world exposure to engineering support activities and industrial safety practices. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals in a regulated, safety‑focused industrial setting. This role is intended to begin in May 2026, working a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, 8AM-4:30PM at our Baton Rouge plant.
What You Will Be Doing:
- With training and supervision from experienced laboratory and engineering professionals, you will:
- Utilize OSI PI, SAP and iProcess software to analyze process conditions and enhance Plant/HSE performance
- Utilize technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations to improve long-range improvements in Plant/HSE performance
- Utilize Management of Change (MOC) process to document/update status of changes and ensure communication of same to appropriate personnel
- Utilize interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and actively involve plant personnel on projects to improve plant performance
- Participate in Unit HAZOPS and follow-up action items as required to mitigate risks in the unit from the PHA
- Maintain Unit Safety File updates relative to the MOC process and procedure. Assist in maintenance of good PSM standards in the unit
- Participate in incident investigations and follow-up action items from incidents. This involves tasks such as chemical leak calculations and engineering corrective actions
- Provides support to operations personnel to troubleshoot day-to-day activities in the unit, and work closely with the Unit personnel to effectively troubleshoot plant HSE issues
- Works with other units to ensure plant goals are met safely and effectively
- Work with contractors and engineers in the unit; be involved in the projects as needed
- Housekeeping audits, weekly and have operators take care of any issues
- Be professional and ethical at all times and treat employees, contractors and customers respectfully
- Other responsibilities as assigned by manager
- Comply with all plant policies and procedures
- During the final month of the internship, you will prepare and deliver a presentation to leadership and local HR highlighting the projects you worked on, key skills and learnings, mentors you partnered with, and individuals you shadowed throughout the program
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Chemical Engineering
- Local to the Baton Rouge, LA area for on-site work
- Must be able to attain a TWIC card
- Strong attention to detail and interest in hands‑on technical work
- Strong analytical aptitude with the ability to apply math, logic, and engineering principles to real‑world problems
- Ability to follow procedures and accurately document work
- Basic computer proficiency
- Interest in the specialty chemicals or industrial manufacturing industry