Process Technology Intern

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Catlettsburg, KY

3d • Onsite

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. POSITION SUMMARY Marathon Petroleum Company, a recognized leader in the energy industry, is seeking Process Technology Interns at our Catlettsburg, KY refinery. This internship is a one-semester program consisting of a minimum of 300 hours of work experience over the semester. The intern will learn about the roles and responsibilities of an Operator at the refinery. We are currently seeking interns for summer 2026. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The goal of this program is to provide a hands-on learning experience to qualified individuals who are enrolled in a 2-year Process Technology program. This internship program provides Process Technology students the opportunity to work in a controlled refinery environment, while learning about the Operator position at the refinery. An education in Process Technology and hands-on experience at the refinery should give the student a solid foundation from which to pursue a career as a process technology operator. The internship program is designed for students who are in a process technology program to develop and apply knowledge, technical skills, and interpersonal skills in the workplace.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a registered Community & Technical College student and enrolled in the 2-year Process Technology Program which leads to an Associate’s of Applied Science Degree or a recent graduate (within one year) of the program.
• Must have good class standing. No academic probation accepted. This includes a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Will be required to submit college transcripts.
• Must be available for day and night shifts.
• The Intern will primarily work Monday-Friday (day schedule) at the start of the internship and will be expected to transition to a Dupont schedule rotating between days and nights.
• The following courses should be in progress or be completed before the internship begins: o Process Fundamentals or equivalent course o Process Chemistry or equivalent course o Process Operations or equivalent course o Process Operations Safety or equivalent course o Mathematics or equivalent course o Computer Literacy or equivalent course o Writing I or equivalent course o OSHA, Health & Environmental Safety or equivalent course

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED