Lake Charles, LA, US, 70602
CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.
At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
Job Summary
The Chemist Co-op will work under the direction of the Laboratory Manager to develop technical laboratory skills and integrate classroom studies with practical work experience. In the initial co-op term, students will complete assigned special projects in various laboratory areas. During the second and third terms, students will be assigned more challenging projects and may be responsible for monitoring specific laboratory areas. All students are required to provide a presentation on their assigned projects at the end of each term. The Co-op program is designed to alternate co-op terms and school semesters, providing selected students an opportunity to return for multiple terms as they progress through their academic program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in accredited Chemistry program with a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior classification
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Valid Driver's license
- Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)
Job Duties
- Work on Co-op term projects at the direction of supervisor
- Support daily activities of the assigned laboratory area
- Actively participate in safety/environmental programs
- Maintain intern work/activity journal
Job Duties II
Positions available for Spring, Summer, or Fall 2025. Flexible co-op terms are available; however, alternating co-op semesters are not guaranteed and are conditional upon individual performance and position availability within the hiring department.
Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
Here are the incentives we offer:
• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)
PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID - 829
Nearest Major Market: Lake Charles