Safety Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) – U.S. Refining Locations

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

Safety Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) - U.S. Refining Locations(

Job Number:

26001D2)

Description

Are you ready to turn your passion for problem solving, teamwork and excellence into an exceptional future at Valero? As the worlds 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.

++Major Accountabilities:++

• Assists in implementing systems to meet safety regulations/performance for refinery production facility.
• Assists in implementation of process and procedures to maintain compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and permits under OSHA, TTB, FRA, EPA and state DENR.
• Assists in implement facility’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), and Risk Management Plan (RMP).
• Assists in completing multi-media responsibility for task driven commitments.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining relationship with local fire departments and response organizations to facilitate their participation in the Facility Response Plan.
• Assists in maintaining and ensuring implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Assists in ensuring implementation of Safe Work Practices (SWP), including providing training and making required changes.
• Assists in implementing site security plan.

Positions may be available at any of the following locations:

Wilmington, CA - Wilmington Refinery

Meraux, LA - Meraux Refinery

Ardmore, OK - Ardmore Refinery

Memphis, TN - Memphis Refinery

Corpus Christi, TX - Bill Greehey Refinery

Port Arthur, TX - Port Arthur Refinery

San Antonio, TX - Valero Headquarters

Sunray, TX - McKee Refinery

Three Rivers, TX - Three Rivers Refinery

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

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Fire Protection & Safety Engineering Technology, Occupational Safety and Health, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety Sciences, 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.

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.

The rate for this position is $29 to $35 per hour and represents Valero's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job‑related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.

Job

: Intern

Primary Location

: United States