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.
Responsibilities:
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.