Renewables Engineering Intern (On-going)

Valero; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Valero invites interns to work with the Engineering Manager on technical support for our ethanol plant. You will help design, modify, and operate process equipment while contributing to project teams from concept through execution.

Role requires ongoing study in chemical/ mechanical/ biosystems engineering, 60 credits, and graduation after 2027. This internship offers 20–25 hrs/wk in-school and 40 hrs/wk in summer, at Linden, IN.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Biosystems Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours completed by internship start date.
• Graduation date on or after December 2027 is required.
• Must be able to work 20–25 hours per week during academic terms and 40 hours in summer.
• Live within commuting distance to Linden, IN; background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Engineering Manager for the ethanol plant.
• Assist with design, modification and operation of process equipment.
• Develop and justify cost estimates and project documents for approvals.
• Create technical specifications to procure equipment and services.
• Support OSHA Process Safety Management compliance and related docs.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Biosystems Engineering or related

60 credit hours completed

Graduation date after December 2027

Tools

P&IDs

Isometrics

Equipment specifications

Job description

Description:

Provides assistance to the Engineering Manager by providing technical support for the ethanol plant. Supports activities related to the design, modification and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant. Supports projects from conception through completion including the development, design and execution of capital, expense and maintenance projects in a safe and efficient manner.

• Works with operations and maintenance personnel to provide optimization, troubleshooting advice and generalized technical guidance.
• Prepares justification, cost estimates and other project documents as required for approval.
• Develops technical specifications to procure equipment and services.
• Supports maintenance and operations as a technical resource.
• Completes other requirements for compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management Regulations including but not limited to the maintenance of documentations such as MOCs, P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment specifications.

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

This position is an ongoing internship which requires the student to work 20-25 hours per week at the ethanol plant during the spring and fall semesters and 40 hours per week during the summer and will continue a minimum of one year.

Position is available at the following location:Linden, IN

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Chemical, Mechanical or Biosystems Engineering or related engineering major required.
• A minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the intern program required.
• Graduation date on or after December 2027 required.
• Ability to work 20-25 hours per week during the Spring/Fall semesters required.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the Summer required.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Candidate required to live within commuting distance to Linden, IN.
• Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

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

About the Valero Intern Program

The Valero Intern Program fuels a broader company mission to develop reliable, affordable and sustainable energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. When you join Valero, you can expect to work with teams that are inclusive and results-driven while celebrating every employee’s strengths and ideas.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status including sexual orientation, gender identity, Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities and protected Veterans.

Job:

Intern

Primary Location:

United States

Req ID:

26001BL