Internship Process Development for Syngas Plants (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

During your internship in Process Development Petrochemicals, you will collaborate closely with colleagues from Technology, Operation, Materials Engineering and Research to analyze and optimize the operation of BASF's syngas plants. The internship will last four to six months, starting at May 16th. Main focus of the work will be on POX operation utilizing different kinds of feedstock (gaseous and liquids).

• You will analyze operation data and generate reconciled heat and mass balances using Aspen Plus.
• Dependencies of key performance indicators (e.g. soot formation, approach temperatures, etc.) will be analyzed and parameterized for deduction of best operational points.
• Additionally, you will support the plant operational team in troubleshooting and evaluation of Opex saving proposals.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• enrollment in a Master's program in Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a background in process control, flow measurement principles and heat transfer
• familiar with oxygen based syngas production routes
• experienced in process simulation and reconciliation using Aspen Plus
• fluent communication skills in English, German is a plus
• If it is a mandatory internship, please add your study regulations or a corresponding document certifying the duration of the compulsory internship to your application documents.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Practical phase - actively apply theory in challenging and varied tasks/projects
• Team buddy - contact person for all questions and regular feedback
• Networks - get to know different perspectives, ways of thinking and areas of work
• Internship remuneration - recognition of your work, more information here: http://on.basf.com/VerguetungBASFSE
• Flexible working hours - depending on the location and area of work

HOW TO REACH US

• Tina Le (Talent Acquisition), tina.le@basf.com, Tel.: +49 30 2005-56367 will be happy to answer your questions about this position. You can also book an online appointment.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here.
• You can find initial information on our application process here.
• The selection process includes a background check of the last diploma obtained and a criminal record certificate. Please submit the required documents only after our request. 

ABOUT US

BASF SE, based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan economic area. BASF has stood for competence in chemistry since 1865 and today is represented in the world's major consumer markets with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers a wide range of career opportunities for students, graduates and professionals and provides training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sport, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. You can find out more about BASF SE at: http://on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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