Flint Hills Resources
Flint Hills Resources is a leading refining and chemicals company, producing fuels, building block chemicals, asphalt and base oils for lubricants. The company, based in Wichita, Kan., has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $4.6 billion since 2002.

Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,500 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers.

 
Chemist Intern
 
Location: North Pole
Job Type: Internship
Travel Involved: None
 
Position Summary

As a Chemist Intern, you will 



  • be responsible for assisting the Lab Technicians and Chemists on a daily basis.

  • be responsible for performing ASTM or other testing on process streams, 

  • actively participate in the Intern Program by attending intern meetings, team building activities, learning lunches, facilitating and attending MBM meetings, and all other intern events.


As an intern for the Summer of 2010, you will have an opportunity to work with the North Pole Refinery Lab Team in the Operations Department. You will be exposed to various areas within this field of work. While we believe a meaningful work experience is the most important part of a successful internship program, we also build in exciting activities designed to make the intern experience a lively and enriching experience for you. Some of the activities you will be involved in include Market Based Management training, volunteer opportunities, the NPR Family Picnic, Learning Lunches with members of the Refinery Leadership Team, and an end of summer presentation for Refinery and University leadership.

Flint Hills Resources is a Wichita, Kansas-based refining and chemicals company that is wholly owned by Koch Industries. A leading producer of fuels, base oils for lubricants, and other petrochemical and commodity products, Flint Hills Resources and its affiliates have refining complexes in Alaska, Minnesota and Texas, and are investors in a base oils facility near Lake Charles, LA. The company also produces commodity chemicals within its Corpus Christi, Texas facility and chemical intermediates in its Joliet, IL plant. The company also has associated capabilities such as refined products and base oil marketing, and other crude oil supply activities. The company strives to anticipate the future needs of its customers, and works to provide solutions to challenges faced in the marketplace and by the communities in which it operates.

Flint Hills Resources Alaska's North Pole refinery near Fairbanks, Alaska, has a crude oil processing capacity of about 220,000 barrels per day. It is the largest oil refinery in the state. It processes North Slope crude oil and supplies gasoline, jet fuel, heating oil, diesel, gasoline and asphalt to local and international markets. About 60 percent of the refinery’s production is destined for the aviation market.
 
Requirements
Work Experience and Skills Required: 
Lab Experience gained through current enrollment in Chemistry coursework.

Education Required:
Current enrollment in an accredited degree program in Chemistry with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Education Preferred:
Sophomore level or higher in a Bachelor's Degree Program.

Physical Requirements: Stooping, bending, crawling, pushing, pulling and squatting.  Climbing heights of up to 200 feet (stairs and ladders) and climbing portable ladders up to 25 feet.  Walking up and down stairs frequently.  Constantly (2/3 or more of the time) hearing, seeing (acuity - near far and depth).  Exposure to environmental conditions (frequently walking in and outdoors) with exposure to extreme warm and cold temperatures.  Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds frequently. Must be able to communicate freely and effectively via normal work place channels using phone, computer network, and direct means. Must be able to work effectively on computer for extended periods of time 

Additional Information: Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and baseline physical Flexible 9/80 work week schedule available For more information on the Fairbanks area, please visit www.explorefairbanks.com or www.cometofairbanks.com. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
 
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law.

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