LC HSE Intern - Environmental

Job Description

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 An Environmental Intern may be assigned to assist in implementing and environmental management strategies to reduce risk to diminish or remove hazards. The Environmental Intern actively works with Business Units and HSE Professionals in their designated operating areas to implement, update, and improve the environmental management system and works to ensure CITGO remains a positive steward of the environment. Position available for Fall 2026

Minimum Qualifications

Degree / The minimum number of years of job related experience required by this job is: \tFull-time student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Sciences. \tMust have completed 30 semester hours in the topics above. \tOverall GPA of 3.0 or above. \tMust have a valid driver's license. \tOther information - TWIC card: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. Job Duties \tAssist with daily environmental aspects of the business units. \tAssist with the Business Units air permit management program. \tAssist with the implementation of the SWPPP, and NPDES water permit programs. \tAssist with the implementation of the Business Units hazardous waste management programs. \tParticipate in HSE meetings. \tInteract regularly and frequently with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering at assigned areas to build rapport and to be aware of and assist with resolving environmental issues. \tDevelop and deliver environmental management training. \tResearch existing and new environmental regulations and technologies. \tParticipate in incident investigations, review cause maps, and ensure post-incident lessons learned and incident prevention strategies are implemented. \tProvide technical support to the facility’s environmental teams. \tIdentify and establish leading indicator metrics that are tracked, trended, and used in a way to identify areas of concern, improvement programs, address risk/ hazards and ultimately eliminate environmental incidents. \tPerform training, lead team meetings, compose, and deliver presentations to various groups at all levels of the organization. \tJob Duties II \tJob duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. Here are the incentives we offer: \tRemote Work options available for eligible positions \tOptions are department and/or location specific \t9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable) \tAnnual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees \tPaid Vacation Time \tCompany-Paid Holidays \tCaregiver Leave \tExcellent 401(k) Match \tPension Plan \tCompany-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability \tMedical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options \tCompany-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees \tHealthy Rewards Program \tService Awards Program \tEducational Assistance Plan \tDependent Children Scholarships \tReimbursement for Gym Membership \tEmployee Discount Programs \tOn-site Health Clinic (select locations) \tOn-site Cafeteria (select locations) \tOn-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only) \tOn-site Fitness Center (select locations)