Intern​/Co-op - Refining Chemical Engineering Fall

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

As a Chemical Engineer at a Marathon refinery, you will become familiar with process equipment fundamentals and best practices, build critical thinking skills, and gain an understanding of how all engineering disciplines work together. You will also work with a team of professionals who run a specific portion of the refining process, gaining a broad understanding of plant operations. You will expand your written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.

May work on a variety of projects in the Technical Services Department together with a mentor that put classroom experience into practice. Past projects/duties include:

• Develop and lead test runs to optimize refinery operations
• Perform process engineering calculations concerning the various process technology (or equipment) in the refinery
• Monitor and make recommendations regarding catalyst and adsorbents
• Complete projects and provide recommendations for improvements to the refinery process and equipment

May help develop planning, blending, scheduling, and process models for refinery engineers. Typical assignments include:

• Validation of production data and mass balancing
• Process modeling
• Development of graphical interfaces of refinery process units

Work on projects that involve compliance with environmental laws and expose you to most process units. Past projects/duties include:

• Perform process calculations for the Risk Management Plan, including physical surveys of refinery process units
• Work on process engineering projects within a Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Participate in inspections and/or testing conducted by federal, state, or local officials

May work on a variety of projects involving operations, blending, and refinery economics. Past projects/duties include:

• Analyze refinery process flow data and compare to recommended optimum levels to identify equipment failures causing variances
• Update information on gasoline blends and tank samples in preparation for an annual blender waiver audit
• Develop applications to better present process data for refinery operating decisions

• Candidates must be majoring in Chemical Engineering
• Strong academic performance
• 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 - $32.92 per hour / MAX - $41.6 per hour

Learn More About Marathon Petroleum’s Benefits at

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition :

Pay Min/Max: $0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade: HRLY1

Location Address: 539 S Main St

Additional locations:
Anacortes, Washington;
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania;
Canton, Ohio;
Catlettsburg, Kentucky;
Detroit, Michigan;
Dickinson, North Dakota;
El Paso, Texas;
Garyville, Louisiana;
Kenai, Alaska;
Mandan, North Dakota;
Martinez, California;
Owensboro, Kentucky;
Robinson, Illinois;
Salt Lake City, Utah;
San Antonio, Texas;
St Paul Park, Minnesota;
Texas City, Texas;
Wilmington, California

Employee Group:
Part time

Employee Subgroup:
Intern

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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