Summer interns gain real-world experience working at BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals

PORT ARTHUR, TX, August 23, 2017 – Five Lamar University students participated in the annual summer internship program at BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC. The interns worked on engineering projects that allowed them to apply technical skills and knowledge to real-world situations. Employees work side-by-side with college students and challenge them to contribute to the site’s productivity and performance. The three-month program is part of BASF’s local workforce development efforts.

“BASF finds great value in hosting local students pursuing careers in the chemical industry,” said Gregory Masica, Vice President and Site Manager for BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC. “It is important that students have opportunities to gain valuable work experiences to become the next leaders and innovators in our industry.”

The interns gained real life experiences by volunteering in the community, working on special projects and making connections with professionals in their field of study. Utilities Engineering Intern, Michael Hollier enjoyed his overall experience as an intern.

“I have gained real world tools and experiences that will advance my career while providing beneficial work to BASF,” said Hollier. “My overall experience as an intern was insightful, exciting and educational.”

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Suggested photo caption: Five Lamar University students gained on-job-experience through a summer internship at BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals. They are (from left) Taylor Stephens, Kelci Crawford, Michael Hollier, Stephanie Coolidge and Katie Bond.

BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals, LLC

BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC is located in Port Arthur, Texas and manufactures a range of chemicals used in hundreds of consumer products.  BASF TOTAL is a joint venture partnership between BASF Corporation, 60 percent ownership, and Total Petrochemicals &Refining USA, 40 percent ownership.  For more information about BASF Corporation and Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. visit www.basf.us or www.us.total.com.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has nearly 17,500 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.4 billion in 2015. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.
 
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of more than €70 billion in 2015. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information at www.basf.com.

Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Incorporated

Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. (TPRI) is part of the Refining-Petrochemicals Americas Division of Total S.A., one of the largest integrated international oil and gas companies with operations in more than 130 countries worldwide. TPRI is headquartered in Houston and is a major producer of polypropylene, polystyrene, styrene, base chemicals and polyethylene in the United States. Its refinery produces transportation fuels and other petroleum-based products for the global market. The company employs more than 1,600 who work in support of manufacturing and research/development activities in Texas and Louisiana. Visit us online at www.us.total.com.

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