Process Safety Intern

October 2, 2024

VARO Energy

Cressier

OTHER

We are currently looking for a Process Support and Process Safety Intern to join our team at the VARO refinery in Cressier, Switzerland.

Full-time · Cressier, Switzerland

Who are we ?
VARO is an energy company that operates across the entire petroleum product supply chain through its refining, storage, blending, distribution, sales and marketing activities.
As one of Europe's leading energy transition companies, our highly skilled employees work together to create new opportunities. We are committed to positioning ourselves as a responsible company that want to be proud of the planet we pass on to future generations.
Our refinery in Cressier is a major energy supplier in our country. It increasingly uses renewable compounds and produces products that serve the mobility and comfort of our population.

About the internship
We are looking for a Chemical Engineering Undergraduate or Master student with at least 3 years Chemical Engineering study experience who can speak English & French and is interested in the field of Support to Operations and Process Safety to come to the refinery for a 12 month industrial placement.

Key activities

Investigating & reporting Process Safety Incidents & Near-Misses (LOPC, SIF deferrals, Operating Window Excursion)
Rationalizing Alarms
Developing an Operating Window Excursion Reporting Tool
Reporting Process Safety performance indicators
Aiding in HAZOP & What-if safety studies
Troubleshooting small operational issues in units
Developing Thermodynamic model/simulations
Preparing technical documents (P&ID’s, Cause & Effects etc.) and/or data for LP and projects

Qualifications

Chemical Engineering Undergraduate or Master student with at least 3 years Chemical Engineering study experience
Good Technical knowledge in the field of Chemical engineering
Relevant work experience (Asset)
Spoken Competency in the French and English Languages (or commitment to quickly becoming fluent)

About you

Flexible, you combine the ability to work independently and demonstrate team spirit
You are conscientious, have a good sense of organization and carry out your tasks in a rigorous manner
You are able to make proposals and adapt processes according to the company needs

You would like to join our team?
Send us your complete application (Resume, motivation letter, reference letter, diplomas)
Deadline: February 28th 2025
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact René Gonzalez at rene.gonzalez@varoenergy.com