Engineering Intern(Mechanical or Chemical Engineering)

GFL Environmental
Columbus, OH

GFL Environmental Services is focused on reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, and maximizing value from industrial waste with customers in a broad range of industry sectors. At the Colombus, OH Refinery, we specialize specifically in oil recycling.

We are seeking a motivated third- or fourth-year Engineering student to join our team as an intern for a 6-month term at our used oil re-refining facility. This role offers hands-on experience in operations, safety systems, and plant reliability, with a focus on continuous improvement and project support. This is a temporary full-time position with the potential to turn permanent, based at our Colombus OH Oil Refinery. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8hr/day Key Responsibilities
  • Support plant integrity management programs, including inspection tracking and condition monitoring.
  • Assist in reviewing, as-building and updating engineering drawings, control loop diagrams, safety systems, including safety interlocks and emergency shutdown logic.
  • Contribute to HMI/control system improvements in collaboration with operations and automation teams.
  • Conduct field walkdowns and engineering assessments under supervision.
  • Prepare technical documentation, procedures, and reports.
  • Participate in hazard reviews and safety audits.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications and Education
  • Currently enrolled in the third or fourth year of a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering program
  • Strong interest in industrial operations, process safety, or control systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google workspace.
  • Experience or familiarity with PLC programming is an asset
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.
  • Solid written communication skills to complete the required paperwork.
  • Possess effective verbal communication skills to interact with Company staff, contractors, and customers.
  • Ability to multi-task, exercise good judgment and think proactively.
  • Excellent customer service skills, with strong work ethic and positive attitude to represent the GFL brand effectively and favorably.
What We Offer:
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers.
  • Exposure to a regulated industrial environment with a focus on environmental sustainability.
  • Opportunities to contribute to real-world projects with tangible plant impact.
This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic #GFLTALENT We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected] Apply here:
Posted 2025-11-15

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