Chemical Engineering Co-op - Fall

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Title: Chemical Engineering Co-op (August - December 2026)
Location(s): Plaquemine, Louisiana;
St. Gabriel, Louisiana
Salary: $30.00 / hour
Housing Stipend Available

Focus: The Chemical Engineering Co-op supports maintenance and production to develop and implement new or improved chemical manufacturing processes. This role can serve as the engineering representative on small capital projects including justification, obtaining approval, ordering, and installation processes and equipment.

• Lead a minimum of three hands‑on projects throughout the term, to be defined at the beginning of the rotation based on department and business need.
• Assist Operations team optimizing daily operations and process performance to run a low‑cost, on‑specification, reliable, productive operation.
• Assist with resolving plant issues, driving improvements, and sharing knowledge to strengthen the performance of the team.

• Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Chemical Engineering degree program. Preference given to students located within 50 miles of the assigned Olin location.
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at all times throughout your time  official transcript will be required each term.
• Must have completed sophomore year prior to first rotation with Olin.
• Ability to work full time (40 hours a week during normal business hours) August - December 2026. Not eligible for virtual work.
• Preference will be given to candidates with availability and desire to work a minimum of three (3) terms with no more than one of those terms occurring over the summer.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work/student visa.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• A valid U.S. Driver's license is required.
• 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 ALL IN.

At Olin, students don't just observe - they contribute. We cultivate diverse experiences and career‑building opportunities uniquely designed to help you flourish in your career. Many of our previous college recruits have grown to become plant leaders, supply chain directors, and commercial gurus.

Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in their surrounding communities. Olin is ALL IN on developing future talent and our commitment to operate with integrity every day, in every way, and by every employee in our company.

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.