Safety Engineering Intern - Refineries (Summer 2027)

Valero; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero invites you to join the Safety Engineering Intern program for Summer 2027 at U.S. refining locations. You will work with refinery safety teams to support compliance, risk reduction and incident prevention while gaining hands-on experience.

Responsibilities include assisting in implementing safety systems, EAPs, SPCC, and risk management initiatives, with on-site collaboration across multiple locations. This paid internship offers mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in safety-related fields.
• GPA 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Graduation dates Aug 2027 through May 2029 required.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• On-site and in-person work required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing systems to meet safety regulations/performance for refinery production facility.
• Assists in implementation of procedures to maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA and state regulations.
• Assists in implementing Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP), SPCC, and RMP.
• Assists in completing multi-media responsibility for task driven commitments.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining relationships with local fire departments and response organizations.
• Assists in maintaining and ensuring implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Assists in ensuring implementation of Safe Work Practices (SWP) with training and changes.
• Assists in implementing site security plan.

Education

Fire Protection & Safety Engineering Technology

Occupational Safety and Health

Public Health

Industrial Hygiene

Safety Sciences

Job description

Valero invites you to join the Safety Engineering Intern program for Summer 2027 at U.S. refining locations. You will work with refinery safety teams to support compliance, risk reduction and incident prevention while gaining hands-on experience.

Responsibilities include assisting in implementing safety systems, EAPs, SPCC, and risk management initiatives, with on-site collaboration across multiple locations. This paid internship offers mentorship and professional development.