Project Controls Intern
About the role
WHAT WE OFFER
Covestro recognizes that science and disciplined project execution play an integral part in everyday life and encourages all employees to make a difference through daily contributions to our organization's mission. Covestro Baytown Site supports this principle by having a vision of Safe, Reliable, and Efficient Operations through our people. To that end, Covestro seeks dynamic individual ready to help shape the future by confronting new challenges, embracing new experiences, and taking on increasing responsibilities. As a Project Controls Intern within Covestro Engineering NA, incumbents will support capital project execution by contributing to cost management, scheduling, and reporting activities that drive the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our production units. Candidates must be available for a 3-month assignment during the Summer of 2027 (late May to early August).
Related to this position, Covestro offers:
- A team-based approach to support capital project planning and execution - including cost tracking, schedule development, change management, and performance reporting - with a goal to improve project outcomes at the Baytown site.
- Continuous coaching & assistance - You'll work with passionate project control professionals and receive both training and feedback from your teammates and manager to help you apply your education to real-world project controls challenges on an active chemical production site.
- Complex and meaningful work that may include developing and maintaining project schedules, tracking budgets and forecasts, preparing cost and schedule performance reports, supporting change control processes, and assisting with project close-out activities.
- An opportunity to experience our sustainable approach to capital investment by contributing to projects that continuously improve our greenhouse gas emissions profile and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
Additionally, the position offers:
- Hands-on experience in project controls functions including cost engineering, scheduling, earned value management (EVM), and risk tracking within an operating chemical plant environment .
- A chance to contribute to a meaningful mission and demonstrate your potential by supporting real capital projects from planning through execution .
Basic Qualifications
More specifically related to this position, Covestro seeks an incumbent who possesses knowledge of and abilities to work in Engineering typically acquired by:
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program with a major in Construction Management, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial), or a related field
- Completion of Junior year
- Overall GPA of 3.0
Preferred Qualifications
- Desire to work and learn in an operating chemical plant
- Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
We have an exciting mission: to MAKE the world a brighter place. Innovation is in our DNA. We develop technologies and products that benefit society & reduce our impact on the environment. We look towards the future and see opportunities where others see limitations. Your success will be driven by how you demonstrate our values.
Successful completion of this internship program may lead to full-time employment, or a recurring opportunity based on performance of the candidates and availability of the position.
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