Refining ChemE Intern — Hands-On Refinery Experience

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation seeks a motivated Chemical Engineering intern to explore refinery operations at Findlay, Ohio. You will gain hands‑on experience across process equipment, technical services, and optimization projects while collaborating with engineers and mentors.

The internship offers exposure to process calculations, mass balancing, and refinery economics, with opportunities to present findings and contribute to improvements within the refining environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be majoring in Chemical Engineering
• Strong academic performance
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred
• A valid driver's license is required
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program
• Military experience a plus
• MIN - $33.54 - $42.45 MAX
• Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com

Responsibilities

• As a Chemical Engineer at a Marathon refinery, you will become familiar with process equipment fundamentals and best practices.
• You will gain knowledge of various aspects of a refinery by working with a team of professionals who run a specific portion of the refining process.
• You will have the opportunity to expand your written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.
• You may work on projects in the Technical Services Department to optimize refinery operations.
• You may assist in planning, blending, scheduling, and process modeling to support refinery decisions.

Skills

Chemical engineering (major)

Strong academic performance

US work authorization

Multiple terms availability

Driver's license

Concurrent enrollment

Military experience a plus

Education

Chemical Engineering major

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Corporation seeks a motivated Chemical Engineering intern to explore refinery operations at Findlay, Ohio. You will gain hands‑on experience across process equipment, technical services, and optimization projects while collaborating with engineers and mentors.

The internship offers exposure to process calculations, mass balancing, and refinery economics, with opportunities to present findings and contribute to improvements within the refining environment.