Campus Internship 2025-2026 - Process safety

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role
We are seeking an ambitious bachelor's or master’s student (m/f), to support our manufacturing & engineering team at our location in Tarragona, Spain.

The goal of the internship is to work with the team in analyzing process safety scenarios after target factor evaluations and review layers of protection. The student will combine this analytic effort with 3 practical field risk analysis for repetitive and frequent activities in the plant, seeking for simple and innovative risk reduction actions.

Should be self-motivated, thrive on responsibility and demonstrate high levels of initiative and flexibility. Comfortable working in small teams and ready to learn from the practices of others, you should also have a willingness to continuously develop your knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Safety Analysis – Support the team in evaluating process safety scenarios, including target factor assessments and review of Layers of Protection.
• Risk Analysis – Participate in risk assessments for manufacturing processes and operational activities to identify potential safety improvements.
• Risk Reduction Initiatives – Identify and propose simple, practical, and innovative actions to reduce operational and process safety risks.
• Process Optimization – Contribute to process optimization efforts aimed at improving safety, reliability, and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar. 
• Strong working knowledge of English (C1). Spanish/ Catalan language proficiency is considered a plus.
• You can start between July and September 2026 for a period of six to nine months (exact timing to be discussed). 

Your Skills

• A good technical and interpersonal skill set, innovative, flexible, and open-minded in a lifelong learning environment.
• Good collaboration skills, and a personality that can adapt easily in multicultural and fast paced environments.

What this internships offer you:

• Mentorship - Learn from experienced safety operators, technicians and engineers who are invested in your development and will support you throughout your internship.
• Development - Build technical, problem‑solving, and communication skills while gaining confidence working in a large industrial organization.
• Diversity - Be part of a diverse, respectful, and safety‑focused workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone contributes to success.
• Explore Career Opportunities in Dow – Gain insight into potential career paths at Dow.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.