SABIC

Technology Intern

May - August 2024 • Mount Vernon, IN

What I liked

All the employees were so nice and helpful. Everyone was willing to answer questions or help you if you get lost. The plant site is huge, so it is easy to get lost. The projects they gave the interns were very interesting and required innovation skills. At the end of the internship, you write up a report for every project you did that will be published internally. It is a great resume booster. There is also a poster session where many scientists and engineers come to see what you worked on all summer.

What I wish was different

I wish the mentors were there to help more. I felt like the mentors expected us to dive right into a project without the lab environment. I spent a lot of time looking for glassware and chemicals that I wish my mentor told me where they were the first week.

Advice

I came to this internship not knowing anyone and never having been to Indiana, but I left with a lot of connections with chief scientists and engineers and learned a lot from them. I was scared coming here, but it was the best decision I could have made. So, even if it is out of your comfort zone, it may be the most beneficial experience for you, and you should go for it!

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Co-op, Engineering

May - August 2023 • Lowndesboro, AL

What I liked

I felt like it was good manufacturing industry experience

What I wish was different

Sometimes employees are not susceptible to change and dealing with others who are different from them.

Advice

Make sure to listen and try to absorb as much information as possible because there will be a lot thrown at you all at once.

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Asset Reliability Intern

May - August 2022 • Selkirk, NY

What I liked

Self driven projects and a super supportive team helping out. The safety culture on site was also spectacular: everyone was watching out for one another and it really helped turn an intimidating chemical plant into a manageable place of work.

What I wish was different

Wished I could have worked with other interns more often. There were other interns on site, but I rarely had overlapping projects across the different departments that we could work together on.

Advice

Ask questions and grow your network throughout the site. Plenty of knowledge to go around you just have to ask around and find it.

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Operations Engineering Co-op

May - August 2022 • Mount Vernon, IN

What I liked

The work you get is very valuable for your development and the projects are value added to the company. I had the chance to also get delegate responsibilities which allowed for exposure and growth.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make friends with your coworkers.

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Chemical Engineering Intern

January - August 2020 • Selkirk, NY

What I liked

It was interesting, had many projects

What I wish was different

More communication

Advice

Learn as much as you can, and explore the plant. Ask operators questions

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Chemical Process Engineer

May - July 2017 • Selkirk, NY

What I liked

Amazing team, friendly people, interesting work!

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Make sure you get good housing, a lot of sketchy areas nearby

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Research and development engineer

June - August 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

Flexible hours, Friday corporate events.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Project Engineer

May - August 2019 • Mount Vernon, IN

What I liked

At SABIC, I was given the same responsibilities as any other full-time project engineer.

What I wish was different

I wish the term was longer. i.e. I wish I could choose my starting date in order to start working sooner in the semester.

Advice

There are typically ~20 other co-ops living in the same small town as you, so make friends with them! It will make your experience much more enjoyable.

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Human Resources Intern

May 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

They planned summer intern workshops for us to experience other departments within the company like Technology and Innovation, Growth Projects, Legal, and Finance.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Ask all the questions you want and don't be afraid to ask people if they want help on projects. The worst they can say is no.

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Chemical Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Ottawa, IL

What I liked

Really good interactive experience. People in charge of program really designed it well and change according to feedback.

What I wish was different

Wish my roles (this was a repeat internship) was switched in order, but had a good time so not sure if I wanted anything to be different.

Advice

Not be afraid to try. It isn't a glamorous position and a lot of people who are more research oriented are against trying but the experience is great for any research position.

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Production Engineering Intern

June - August 2017 • Jubail, Eastern Province

What I liked

Having to deal with real world problems was a great experience that I couldn’t have in a classroom environment. Also, I liked dealing with out coworkers from different backgrounds (operators, management, maintenance), which I believe helped improve my communication skills.

What I wish was different

Advice

Keep in mind that focusing on learning more about what all Chemical plants have in common. Those include sustainablity, safety, and communication. That will help you everywhere you apply for a job in the future.

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