Intern/Co-op - Commercial Marine Operator (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students who want meaningful hands-on experiences in their fields of study. The following core values guide MPC’s approach to doing business: safety and environmental stewardship; integrity; inclusion; collaboration; and excellence. Interns and co-ops work side by side with experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams who create value for the company’s shareholders. MPC believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as the bottom line. MPC's Global Marine organization is offering a high-impact Commercial Marine Operator Intern role for students who want real responsibility in global vessel and cargo operations. You will join a team at the center of domestic and international waterborne logistics, helping move energy products safely and efficiently around the world.
Requirements
- Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Maritime Transportation, Marine Engineering Technology, or Maritime Business Administration.
- Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree seeking program for the duration of the experience.
- Strong academic performance.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Available to work on site 40 hours per week.
- Valid driver's license for work-related travel.
- Must be able to provide reliable transportation to and from place of work.
Nice To Haves
- Develop a strong understanding of commercial marine operations, shipping logistics, and how decisions impact real-world voyages.
- Strengthen key professional skills such as verbal and written communication, prioritization, multi-tasking, analytics, problem solving, risk management, decision-making, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Support real-time voyages for Marathon time-chartered vessels, helping manage day-to-day operations and logistics for waterborne cargoes.
- Coordinate with Captains, Brokers, Chartering, Trading, Scheduling, Agents, Tug providers, Bunker Vendors, and Terminals to keep ships and cargoes on track.
- Gain exposure to Marine Vetting, Port Management, and the commercial aspects of the Global Marine business.
- Split your time between job shadowing, hands-on voyage management work, and a focused project that drives value for the team.
Benefits
- access to health, vision, and dental insurance
- paid time off
- 401k matching program
- paid parental leave
- educational reimbursement
- discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
