Metallurgy Intern (Summer 2027)

Valero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Valero invites applications for a Metallurgy Intern to support metallurgical, materials, fabrication and corrosion engineering initiatives aimed at reliable refinery performance. The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork and professional growth within Valero’s intern program.

Responsibilities include assisting with corrosion monitoring, materials selection and vendor coordination, while gaining exposure to capital projects and turnaround activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering (preferred).
• Overall GPA of 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale, preferred.
• Graduation dates 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

• Assists with metallurgical, materials, fabrication & welding, and corrosion engineering support for refinery operating units.
• Assists with metallurgy-related process corrosion monitoring and control activities.
• Supports capital projects in materials selection and equipment degradation methods.
• Assists with turnaround organizations in piping/equipment degradation identification and risk-based methods.
• Supports maintenance of refinery materials and corrosion control documents.
• Assists with selection of welding processes and procedures for fabrication and repairs.

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Description:

Are you ready to turn your passion for problem solving, teamwork and excellence into an*exceptional future*at Valero? As the world’s premier independent refiner of transportation fuels, Valero is dedicated to caring for our interns’ well-being through professional development, mentorship, health and welfare benefits and volunteerism.

Join the Legacy. Fuel What’s Next.

The Metallurgy Intern will assist with technical aspects for metallurgy, material selection, fabrication & welding, and corrosion engineering to enable the most reliable performance that will meet the company’s economic, environmental and safety objectives.

Major Accountabilities:

• Assists with metallurgical, materials, fabrication & welding, and corrosion engineering support for refinery operating units.
• Assists with area of operations support include metallurgy, process corrosion monitoring, process corrosion control and mitigation, opportunity crude evaluation, primary contact for refinery corrosion control vendors, project and maintenance materials selection, etc.
• Assists with capital projects in areas of materials selection and equipment degradation control methodologies (e.g., corrosion probes, wash water, sample points, equipment degradation documents).
• Assists with turnaround organizations in piping/equipment degradation identification and use of risk-based methodology.
• Assists with best practices for common problem areas, maintenance of refinery materials and corrosion control documents
• Assists with selection of welding processes and procedures for new fabrication and existing equipment repairs and modifications

Positions may be available at any of the following locations:Corpus Christi, TX - Bill Greehey RefineryTexas City, TX – Texas City RefineryPort Arthur, TX - Port Arthur RefinerySan Antonio, TX – Valero Headquarters

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science degree or higher degree in Metallurgical Engineering (preferred), Materials Engineering (preferred), or Materials Science (will consider, dependent on coursework taken) from an accredited university, 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.

Please include the following in your resume:Overall GPA and Major - Expected Graduation Date

Please also upload a copy of your unofficial transcript along with your resume within the Attachments.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical (if applicable).

About the Valero Intern Program

For three decades, the Valero Intern Program has helped launch exceptional careers by providing hands-on experience, meaningful projects and opportunities to work alongside industry experts. Our nationally recognized program helps interns to learn, connect and make real contributions across our operations, business teams and communities. Team Valero drives excellence from day one, and the Valero Intern Program is where it all begins.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

Job: Intern
Primary Location: United States
Req ID: 26001D3