The Mechnical Engineering Co-op supports Plant Operations as a part of the Reliability Group. Additionally, they will assist reliability engineers with projects relating to equipment mechanical design, materials selections, root cause failure analysis, and equipment troubleshooting.

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Responsibilities

Students will work full time on site (40 hrs/week)
Work mechanical reliability projects as assigned by Reliability leadership.
Maintain a record of completed tasks and provide a monthly report to the Reliability leadership.
For at least one project, present findings and conclusions to management.
Actively participate in the INEOS Pigments Group Safety programs

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Typical Potential Assignments

Inspection of failed equipment and development of repair plans.
Investigation into equipment failures or equipment under-performance and design of potential solutions.
Review and evaluation of vendor equipment information.
Preparation of work packages for the maintenance group.
Review of operating data to identify top reliability issues.
Participation on reliability teams.

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Qualifications

Enrolled in a credited Mechanical Engineering curriculum
Maintain a 3.0 GPA or better
Good verbal and written communication skills

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About the company

Ineos

Company overview

INEOS is a global petrochemicals manufacturer operating across a wide set of chemical and energy-related businesses, alongside newer activities such as automotive (INEOS Grenadier). The company runs large-scale manufacturing and logistics operations that supply industrial customers worldwide, with separate business units that hire and operate with significant independence. INEOS also publishes sustainability reporting that includes workforce and contract mix data.

Locations and presence

INEOS reports operating 154 sites across 27 countries, so most roles are tied to specific plants, offices, and regional business units rather than a single global campus. Early-career roles are typically site-based (especially engineering and operations), with some corporate HQ activity depending on the programme and function.

Palpable Score

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INEOS offers credible early-career access through structured graduate programmes plus apprenticeships and internships, with clear programme descriptions and a defined selection process for at least the core commercial track. Pay transparency is the main weak spot because publicly listed salary ranges are inconsistent across early-career pages, and the company does not publish conversion or promotion metrics. Recent public reporting about hiring constraints and job cuts in parts of the wider INEOS group adds uncertainty for candidates trying to plan a “safe” first role, depending on the business unit.

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