Fuel Quality Intern (Summer 2024)
Req ID: 445793Love's College Intern ProgramThe Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students also gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love’s takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns also participate in the following activities:
Experience multiple business operations
Q&A sessions with executives
Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
Community volunteering activities
Social-networking events
Instructor led Training (Technical and Soft Skills)
Mentor program
Structured performance feedback
Formal presentation to Love’s leadership
Fuel Quality InternshipBASIC PURPOSE : The Fuel Quality Summer Intern will support the Fuel Quality Department in day to day operations.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct lab testing at OKC Laboratory of retail fuel samplings
Gain knowledge in using Elemental Analyzer, ICP, UV-Vis, Automated Titrator, and Refractometer
COA (Certificate of Analysis) for biodiesel daily review and archive
Collaborate with the Fuel Quality Specialist in arranging 3rd party monthly testing of 20 DEF Sites and provide analysis of results
Work with retail locations on dispenser label compliance
Special Project – New lab in OKC research
Other duties assigned as needed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
HS Diploma required
BS Chemistry preferred
Experience:
Experience in a laboratory environment
Experience in using ICP & UV-Vis preferred
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Skills:
Hard Skills: Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing
Soft Skills: Good written and oral communication skills, data entry, team player, exceptional customer service, attention to detail, self-motivated, good time management skill, ability to multitask and excellent analytical skills
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
Requires normal range of hearing and vision
Job Function(s): CorporateLove’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:
Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert
EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability