Mechanical Engineering Intern: Reliability & Projects

Valero; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Valero invites aspiring engineers to join its internship program in the United States, including the Corpus Christi refinery location. This paid program targets students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, offering mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to reliability and project engineering disciplines.

You will help troubleshoot equipment, analyze performance, and assist in scoping capital and maintenance projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, required.
• Overall GPA of 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale, preferred.
• Graduation dates of August 2027 through May 2029, required.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Responsibilities

• Reliability Engineering: Troubleshoots equipment operation & maintenance problems; analyzes equipment performance and implements programs to improve reliability and decrease reactive maintenance.
• Project Engineering: Develops and engineers project scope for capital expense and maintenance projects; supports timely and efficient project execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Valero invites aspiring engineers to join its internship program in the United States, including the Corpus Christi refinery location. This paid program targets students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, offering mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to reliability and project engineering disciplines.

You will help troubleshoot equipment, analyze performance, and assist in scoping capital and maintenance projects.