Operator Internship

Marathon Petroleum CorporationTexas City, TX
Onsite

About The Position

An exciting career awaits you 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. POSITION SUMMARY Marathon Petroleum is seeking highly motivated Process Technology Operator Interns to gain hands-on experience in a refinery operations environment. This internship is designed to provide students and recent graduates of a Process Technology program with practical exposure to refinery operations while developing technical, operational, and interpersonal skills necessary for a career as a Refinery Operator. The internship offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced Operators, learn refinery processes, and apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • Current enrollment in a two-year Process Technology program leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree or graduation within one year from one of these programs is required.
  • NOTE: Graduation date or anticipated graduation date MUST be included on resume to be considered for this internship.
  • Must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and not on academic probation.
  • Will be required to submit official college transcripts.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to safety and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a safety-sensitive environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Successful completion of pre-employment assessments, background checks, medical evaluations, and drug and alcohol screenings as required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and apply technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills in a refinery work environment under the guidance of refinery operations personnel.
  • Monitor, regulate, troubleshoot, and support the operation of refinery process equipment and systems.
  • Learn the responsibilities associated with both outside field operations and process control functions.
  • Gather operational data, analyze results, and assist with identifying appropriate operational adjustments or recommendations.
  • Assist with refinery unit startups, shutdowns, and other operational activities as assigned.
  • Build an understanding of refinery processes used to convert crude oil and other feedstocks into transportation fuels and other petroleum products.
  • Follow all refinery safety, environmental, and operational procedures while working in a controlled refinery environment.

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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