Metallurgy Intern (Summer 2027)

Valero Energy; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero Energy is seeking a Metallurgy Intern for Summer 2027 to support metallurgy, materials selection, fabrication & welding, and corrosion engineering for reliable refinery performance.

The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to turnaround activities while working on-site at multiple Texan refinery locations. Applicants should be pursuing a BS in Metallurgical Engineering or related field with strong academic performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• GPA 3.2+ preferred.
• On-site, full-time internship with 40 h/week.
• Ability to work in a refinery environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with metallurgical, materials, welding, and corrosion support for refinery units.
• Support corrosion monitoring and mitigation, and vendor coordination.
• Assist with materials selection and equipment degradation documentation.

Skills

Metallurgy

Corrosion engineering

Material selection

Welding processes

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Metallurgical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Materials Science

Job description

Job Description - Metallurgy Intern (Summer 2027) (26001D3)

Job Description

Metallurgy Intern (Summer 2027)

Job Number:

26001D3

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 Refinery
Texas City, TX – Texas City Refinery
Port Arthur, TX - Port Arthur Refinery
San 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 at https://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.