Motiva Summer Internship Position: Electrical Engineering Degree

Motiva Enterprises LLC

Port Arthur, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Motiva Enterprises LLC in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for the Motiva Refinery internship program. You will gain hands-on electrical engineering exposure with supervision, mentoring, and regular assessments.

Following a successful internship, there is potential for a returning internship or full-time role, and you will automatically enter Motiva’s 3-year Early Career Development program after graduation, with information available at Motiva.com.

Qualifications

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Pursuing a B.S in Electrical Engineering.
  • Basic computer skills, MS Windows, MS Office and MS Excel.
  • Basic computation and technical skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral.
  • U.S. citizen or national, or eligible work authorization; no visa sponsorship available.
  • Temporary visas are not eligible for hire.

Responsibilities

  • Progress and/or complete assigned projects.
  • Participate in Management of Change Process.
  • Participate in field activities including troubleshooting electrical equipment.
  • Conduct failure analysis and causal investigation of electrical failures or incidents.
  • Develop solution options for problem solving.
  • Work collaboratively with production teams, other discipline support, and organization stakeholders.

Skills

MS Windows
MS Office
MS Excel
Basic computation
Technical skills
Time management
Communication skills

Education

3.0 cumulative GPA
Pursuing a B.S in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Windows
MS Office
MS Excel

Job description

At Motiva, our employees’ energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees’ lives because, at Motiva, our people matter. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview:

If you are currently enrolled as a student, Motiva’s paid, assessed Internship Program enables you to get to know our company and immerse yourself in the oil and gas industry. It gives you day-to-day involvement in actual projects selected to match your interests and abilities. A supervisor and mentor will provide you with regular assessments and performance feedback throughout your internship. This is to ensure you get the most from your experience and help you decide if a potential career with Motiva is right for you. Following completion of a successful internship, you have the potential to be offered a returning internship or full-time role. As a professional joining the company post graduation, you will be automatically enrolled into Motiva’s Early Career Development 3-year program. For more information, please visit us at Motiva.com.

Position Location:

Motiva Refinery; Port Arthur, TX

Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Engineering intern, you’ll help provide technical support and assurance to operating units in the electrical engineering discipline. Duties may include:

  • Progress and/or complete assigned projects
  • Participate in Management of Change Process
  • Participate in field activities including troubleshooting electrical equipment
  • Conduct failure analysis and causal investigation of electrical failures or incidents
  • Develop solution options for problem solving
  • Work collaboratively with production teams, other discipline support, and organization stakeholders
Experience and Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Pursuing a B.S in Electrical Engineering
  • Basic computer skills, MS Windows, MS office and MS Excel
  • Basic computation and technical skills
  • Time management skills
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral
  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee, temporary resident, or an individual who possesses valid work authorization.
  • Individuals with temporary visas (H-1, H-2, J-1, F-1, etc.) or who require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Previous internship experience is a plus
  • Proven leadership and/or participation in extracurricular activities preferred
  • Other work experience not related to position/area of study will be taken into consideration
Physical Requirements:

Include physical abilities that are essential for performance of duties Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling …ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment… lifting up to 50lbs, standing 50% of the time Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection) Ability to reach all work areas in the plant (i.e. climb ladders, negotiate catwalks, handle heights to 50 feet, etc.)

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade. Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa). Motiva participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. At Motiva, our employees’ energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what makes us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees’ lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.

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