Job Description

Ergon Inc. seeks a Tech Ops Intern to join our team. The Ergon family of companies provides long-lasting, high-value solutions that help customers improve the performance of everyday products worldwide. Our story began in 1954 in Jackson, Mississippi, with just two employees and a used fuel transport truck. Today, Ergon employs over 4,200 employees worldwide, providing solutions essential to global manufacturing and infrastructure needs. We have delivered innovative products and solutions for ever-changing needs for seven decades. A well-diversified organization, Ergon operates across several industries related to the refining and marketing of specialty oils, asphalt, thermoplastic resins, petrochemicals, and propane, as well as the supporting infrastructure. Because we are customer-centric, diverse, and highly integrated, and manage various parts of the value chain, we see customer needs from various angles. That allows us to provide holistic, efficiently engineered, and customized solutions and specialized services. We strive to be the world's preferred partner for solutions that drive customer success.

Qualifications and Expectations

We are looking for enthusiastic students who meet the following criteria:

• Positive attitude with an aptitude for completing tasks thoroughly
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and dependable
• Curious, fast-learning, and resourceful
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable collaborating with team members and supporting various initiatives as needed

Education Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must be a second semester sophomore

Schedule and Environment

• Work Schedule: This is an onsite role with a mandatory 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, working an 8-hour shift daily.
• Work Environment: You'll work in various office/plant environments where you'll encounter moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and more.
• Transportation: Interns are responsible for their own transportation to and from their worksites.

Benefits of our Internship program

• Industry Experience: Gain practical experience within the industry.
• Professional Development: Benefit from mentorship and professional development training throughout the summer.
• Dynamic Culture: Be part of a culture that values teamwork, work/life balance, and recognition.
• Career Path: Explore potential opportunities for full-time employment after graduation with a fast-growing and successful company.

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Tech Ops Intern

Location: Flowood, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.