• Chemical Engineer - Intern

    Clean Harbors (Sanford, NC)


    Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company in Sanford, NC is seeking a **Chemical Engineering Intern** to spearhead our Mechanical Integrity Documents Program. This role is 75% drafting through AutoCAD and 25% in the field examining pipes, processes, schematics, and designing or re-designing diagrams to ensure all documents are up to date and accurate. This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real-life engineering projects in an industrial environment.

     

    **Schedule:** June-August 2026 Some flexibility in schedule

    **Wage:** $25-30hr

    **Housing:** Not provided

    + Coordinate with operations to create and update CAD drawings and P&IDs for the Mechanical Integrity program

    + Provide technical services for the development of process instructions

    + Coordinate with internal technical groups to identify and implement best practices

    + Design or redesign piping, develop prototypes and produce the associated technical documents

    + Support continuous improvement programs through existing processes

    + Attend daily 9:00am meetings and monthly program meetings

    + Work alongside experienced engineers on various facility projects

    + Other duties as assigned

    + Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an accredited Bachelor's Degree program in Chemical Engineering

    + Coursework in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, process design, and thermodynamics

    + Experience with chemical process flow diagrams and process simulation software preferred

    + Experience with CAD type software required

    + Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

    + Must be able to quickly grasp an understanding of equipment used at the site, including process instrumentation, piping, valves, pumps, and materials

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization

    + Strong problem-solving abilities and curiosity to learn

    + Ability to work in both office and field environments

    + Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, work at heights, climb ladders, stoop, bend, stand for long periods and be exposed to various weather conditions

    + Valid Driver's License required

    + Must live within commutable distance of East Chicago, IN

    **_Noble Oil Services, Inc._** an environmental services company specializing in the collection and re-refining of used motor oil to generate vacuum gas oil (VGO). Noble Oil is part of the Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions business.

     

    Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. **PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE** . **MAKE GREEN WORK.™**

     

    Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for **individuals** with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.

     

    Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

     

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