About the role#
ChampionX is offering an Undergraduate Engineering Co-Op program for students looking to gain hands-on experience in the Chemical Technologies division. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support engineering, manufacturing, and reliability projects. This role involves applying your academic knowledge to real-world business challenges while developing your technical and professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering, manufacturing, reliability, and corporate initiatives.
- Assist with planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring engineering projects and operational activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Analyze operational data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
- Participate in problem-solving activities, technical evaluations, and engineering assessments.
- Assist with equipment reliability, asset performance, preventive maintenance, and operational improvement.
- Support project documentation, technical reporting, and performance tracking.
- Gain exposure to project planning, resource management, and industry best practices.
- Contribute ideas to improve operational effectiveness and sustainability.
- Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and professional development opportunities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to company safety standards and ethical business practices.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Anticipated graduation date of Spring or Fall 2027.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer immigration sponsorship.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in engineering, manufacturing, reliability, operations, or continuous improvement.
- Previous internship, Co-Op, academic project, or other relevant technical experience.
- Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or corporate environments.
- Basic understanding of project management principles and engineering processes.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate technical information effectively.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn, adapt, and take initiative.
Location & details#
- Locations: Odessa, TX; Freeport, TX; Scott, LA; Evansville, WY; Sugar Land, TX.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid and benefits-eligible in accordance with company policies.
About Apergy is now ChampionX
ChampionX operates in the oil and gas industry. The company provides technology and solutions to improve operational efficiency for its clients. It is a public company based in The Woodlands, Texas. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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