LM Maintenance Planning Intern

CITGO Petroleum Corporation; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work options

9/80 Work Schedule Option

Annual Vacation Incentive

Paid Vacation Time

Company-Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave

Excellent 401(k) Match

Pension Plan

Performance Incentive

Company-Paid Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

FSA and HSA options

Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active

Healthy Rewards Program

Service Awards Program

Educational Assistance Plan

Dependent Children Scholarships

Reimbursement for Gym Membership

Employee Discount Programs

On-site Health Clinic (select)

On-site Cafeteria (select)

Job summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation’s Lemont Refinery in Illinois is seeking a Construction/Maintenance Planning intern for a paid 12-week summer program. The role offers on-site work at the Lemont refinery and expects a final presentation on internship accomplishments.

Expected hourly pay ranges from $22.47 to $32.38. Deadline to apply is October 10, 2026. Interns will work 40 hours per week and support multiple refinery disciplines under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Construction Management Bachelor's Degree program.
• Must be at least a sophomore in college.
• Must have GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist or perform maintenance duties including planning, scheduling, and material ordering for daily operations or project/outages.
• Assist with schedule development coordinating with execution contractor to maximize schedule and minimize manpower and cost.
• Collaborate with Operations, Reliability/Process Engineering, Inspection, and Safety teams to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Education

Construction Management Bachelor's Degree program

Sophomore status in college

GPA 3.0 or above

40 hours per week availability

Valid driver's license

TWIC eligibility

Job description

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well‑known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best‑branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Construction/Maintenance Planning Intern The Lemont Refinery is searching for a Construction/Maintenance Planning intern who will become familiar with the refinery organization and work processes while learning refinery safe work practices. The intern will work on various projects throughout the refinery under the direction of a more senior planner or manager. This position is a paid 12-week summer internship. A presentation covering all aspects of the internship experience and accomplishments will be expected at the end of the term. This position is located on-site at the CITGO Refinery in Lemont, Illinois.

Expected Hourly Pay: $22.47 - $32.38

Deadline to apply is October 10, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Construction Management Bachelor's Degree program
• Must be at least a sophomore status in college (completion of freshman year)
• Must have overall GPA of 3.0 or above
• Available to work forty hours (40) per week
• Must have valid driver's license
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Eligibility: Eligibility Requirements: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/immigration_eligibility.pdf

Job Duties

• Assist or perform maintenance duties which may include planning, scheduling, ordering material for scope per worklist and repair requests for daily operations or project/outages.
• Assist with schedule development interfacing with execution contractor to maximize schedule and minimize manpower and cost.
• Work with integrated team of Operations, Reliability Engineering, Process Engineering, Inspection and Safety to solve daily challenges of a safe and reliable plant operation. Site visits may include witnessing of site activities and scoping and verification for projects.
• Complete End of Internship Summary and presentation.

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Performance Incentive
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 2134