CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Job Posting Date: Jun 6, 2025

Location:

Lake Charles, LA, US, 70602

Job Function: Engineering

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

The Automation Co-op Engineer works under the immediate or close supervision of process control engineers providing exposure to refinery control systems. This positions works very closely with the Process Engineering Department, Maintenance, and Operations personnel on assigned projects with a term end presentation expected. The Automation Co-op Engineer works on projects involving the following areas: monitoring, maintaining, and enhancing regulatory process control strategies, online inferential property calculations, multivariable model-based Advanced Process Control (APC) applications, Alarm Management, High Performance HMI development, and process data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• Overall GPA of 3.0 (Must provide proof of current GPA at time of hire to verify eligibility requirements are met)
• Working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor
• Incumbents will be required to communicate effectively with all levels
• Authority to transact to implement strategy will be dependent on level of experience and demonstrated results
• Must be able to work in a team environment and possess excellent customer service skills
• Valid drivers' license
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Duties

Position available for Fall 2025 semester

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 723

Nearest Major Market: Lake Charles