Intern/Co-op - Inland Marine Logistics & Commercial Services (Summer 2026)
About The Position
At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Overview: Marathon Petroleum Corp. (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.
Requirements
- Desired majors include: Business (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration), Maritime Business Administration, or other closely related fields of study.
- Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree seeking program for the duration of the experience.
- Strong academic performance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, with strong Microsoft Excel skills, is preferred.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week.
- A valid driver's license is required (travel may be involved with this position).
Nice To Haves
- Military experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Supports enhancements to the TowWorks marine logistics tool used to manage and track Inland Marine activity.
- Develops and refines logistical mapping of inland waterway systems to support Inland Marine operations.
- Assists with equipment planning by analyzing and overlaying forecasted supply and demand volumes.
- Prepares and delivers presentations comparing planned versus actual marine activity and performance metrics.
- Supports data integrity initiatives, including data cleansing, validation, and maintenance across marine logistics systems.
- Gains exposure to financial and cash flow modeling to evaluate potential growth and expansion opportunities.
- Collaborates with maintenance and operations teams to develop a broader understanding of marine asset reliability and operational efficiency.
- Participates in hands‑on learning experiences, including facility tours and ride‑along opportunities on marine vessels in the Catlettsburg harbor.
Benefits
- Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.
- Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.
- The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
