Process Technician Intern - Fall 2025

Title: Process Technician Intern - Fall 2025

Location: Plaquemine, LA and St. Gabriel, LA

Salary: $20.80

Schedule: Days, Nights, 12-Hour Rotating Shifts, 4-10s

Focus:

Partner with internship mentors and Olin Process Technicians to perform work in a team environment in a complex/heavily regulated chemical production plant following operating disciplines, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties in assigned plant area.

Process Technician Interns Essential Functions/Basic Duties:

• Monitor and control chemical process conditions, equipment, and control systems; manage product samples and analysis.
• Perform operational tasks including field checks, equipment prep, permitting, minor maintenance, and general area housekeeping
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues and support maintenance, start-ups, and shutdowns for operational reliability and efficiency
• Conduct inspections per Olin standards and regulatory compliance (safety, DOT, quality), and prioritize safety and environmental stewardship, report near misses/incidents, assist in root cause investigations and perform Immediate Response activities
• Errors may result in severe consequences due to hazardous materials and complex equipment

Process Technician Intern Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in Associates of Applied Science in Process Technology (PTEC) program at an accredited community college.
• Must have completed second semester prior to first assignment with Olin.
• Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. An official transcript will be required.

Required Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving skills, mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude.
• Ability to be a part of a rescue team and respond to Hazwoper/emergency response teams.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week during normal business hours (August - December 2025), including rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Must have the ability to understand, analyze and resolve technical problems.
• Must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have ability to ensure a safe work environment by working safely, and complying with all environmental, health and safety standards.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's license.

Work Conditions and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Ability to pass drug screen and background check if offer is received and accepted
• Ability to pass a functional physical test, with or without reasonable accommodations, if offer is received and accepted
  • Use standard safety equipment and wear all required personal protective equipment including in extreme hot/cold environments
  • Work in confined, tight, or closed-in spaces
  • Climb ladders and stairs through multiple levels, work at heights,
  • Lift hoses, bolt flanges, operate valves and similar equipment as part of a normal job
  • Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
  • For Cell Room/Valve Operators: work in strong electromagnetic field

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*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

*Olin 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.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.