Summer Internship - Chemical Manufacturing (Water Treatment Focus)

Who We Are

Trinseo is a global materials solutions provider, delivering innovative and sustainable products used in a wide range of industries. The company focuses on safety, operational excellence, and developing future leaders in chemical manufacturing.

The Dalton plant produces emulsion polymers for multiple industries: textile, paper & board, and specialty applications.

Why Join Trinseo?

- Make real contributions to plant performance and reliability.

- Gain mentorship from experienced industry professionals.

- Work in a supportive environment centered on safety and innovation.

- Explore potential long-term career opportunities in manufacturing.

Position Overview

This internship offers hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing with a focus on water treatment facility operations. Interns will participate in value-added engineering and operational projects designed to enhance plant performance, safety, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

- Support daily operations within the water treatment facility.

- Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues.

- Analyze data to identify performance trends and optimization opportunities.

- Support value-added improvement projects for the site.

- Participate in sampling, monitoring, inspections, and reporting.

- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, EH&S, and Maintenance teams.

- Present project results and recommendations to team.

Learning Opportunities

- Exposure to chemical manufacturing processes and systems.

- Hands-on experience with wastewater treatment operations and performance metrics.

- Troubleshooting skills in an industrial setting.

- Experience with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

- Project management and technical communication development.

- Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

- Interest in chemical manufacturing and industrial water treatment.

- Comfort working in an operational plant environment.