Instrument and Electrical Engineer Intern

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: Maintenance
Location: Oyster Creek
Job Type: Internship

Description

Braskem is seeking an Electrical Engineering major to join our internship program in the summer of 2025! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to enter the Chemical Manufacturing industry and learn its many facets. The role will be located at our Oyster Creek, TX facility, just outside the Greater Houston area.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with creating new equipment specifications and may serve as the engineering representative on small capital projects
•  Work with equipment suppliers, other vendors, and contractors to meet project goals
•  Assist with providing reliability leadership for instruments, valves, and the plant’s electrical supply equipment
•  Assist with troubleshooting, gathering, and analyzing data
•  Participate in plant turnarounds/outages
•  Update P&IDs of plant processes with instrumentation
•  Assist in the development of policies and procedures for Preventative/Predictive maintenance
•  Review, modify, and create Preventive/Predictive Maintenance plans for specific equipment
•  Support plant and Operational and Maintenance Excellence goals, including continuous improvement projects.

Position Specific Requirements:

• Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Electrical Engineering degree program. Preference is given to students located within 50 miles of the assigned Braskem location
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours a week during normal business hours) from June to August. Not eligible for virtual work.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of a work/student visa
• A Valid US Driver's license is required
• Braskem does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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.