Process Engineer Co-Op- Ergon Refinery

Company: Confidential - Natural Resources
Location: Vicksburg
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Maintenance Engineering department is seeking a Maintenance/Project Co-Op to begin Spring '27. This is a support position to the Maintenance / Engineering Departments of Ergon Refining, Inc. The Project Engineer provides technical and engineering support, as needed, for the development, design, and implementation of various projects as directed by the Maintenance & Engineering Manager. Job Duties: The duties of the Co-op Engineer include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the following job functions. Other responsibilities may be added or substituted if necessary. Primary Responsibilities: Keep safe work habits as the highest priority at all times Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace at all times Strive to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and associates Exemplify high levels of moral and ethical standards and values Develop completed project design specifications from basic conceptual ideas with limited direction Organize, prepare and conduct project review and status presentations with key personnel to further develop and review project details Review project details and equipment with Maintenance personnel (supervision, engineering, technicians) to ensure maintenance interests are addressed Prepare preliminary project estimates and cost justifications and completing Project Approval Forms (PAFs) and other documentation as necessary for management approval of projects P Prepare detailed project estimates and cost justifications and developing Authorizations for Expenditure (AFEs) and other documentation as necessary for management approval of projects Prepare and implement project schedules as needed for efficient completion of tasks, utilizing all applicable workgroups and resources Monitor progress of all project phases to verify accuracy of schedule and budget estimates Secure coordinating and/or supervising contract consulting, engineering, design, and vendor services for supplemental design assistance as needed to accomplish project goals Specify and procure parts and equipment as needed and verify compatibility with service conditions and applicable design codes Document all phases of project design, construction, and installation to verify compliance with Ergon Refining, Inc. specifications, all applicable design and construction codes, recommended practices, etc. Initiate, participate in, and ensure the completion of the Management of Change Procedure (including Pre-Startup Safety Reviews) for Project Engineering-related activities Provide project follow-up upon completion of installation, including equipment file development/documentation for new and/or affected equipment, recommended preventive maintenance of equipment, acquisition of spare parts, operating procedure development, startup assistance and lessons learned documentation Assist Maintenance / Engineering Department in thoroughly documenting general maintenance shutdowns, projects and lessons learned Assist in development, implementation and maintenance of Engineering and Construction specifications for refinery equipment Assist in the development of engineering project proposals and preparing project cost estimates for annual and quarterly budget reviews Work with Maintenance / Engineering staff to continually develop and improve project and maintenance engineering techniques, policies and procedures Participate in all aspects of miscellaneous project and maintenance engineering as necessary to meet the needs of Maintenance / Engineering department Position Qualifications: Completion of 2 semesters in an accredited engineering program (preferably in civil or mechanical engineering) while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a commitment to work in this position at a minimum of 3 semesters alternated with school. This requires a self-motivated person with strong leadership, communication, and organization skills. Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is recommended. At Ergon Refining, Inc., we live by our core values: Empowered Service : Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service. Selfless Leadership : We lead with compassion and put those around us before our-selves. We don't say we're the experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership. Purposeful Growth : We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously back into the business, but not just growing for the sake of growing, but growing in a careful and strategic way. Respectful Relationships : And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships. Come and join the Ergon team! We are an EEO/AAP employer. Job Role: Maintenance/Project Co-Op Location: Vicksburg, MS Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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