Intern/Co-op - Refining Mechanical Engineer

About This Role

This Intern/Co-op Refining Mechanical Engineer role at Marathon Petroleum offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the oil and gas industry, develop critical thinking skills, and understand the integrated operations of a refinery. You will work with professionals to manage projects, optimize equipment, and improve refinery processes.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with industry codes and best practices
• Build critical thinking skills
• Gain understanding of how all engineering disciplines work together
• Gain knowledge of various aspects of a refinery by working with a team
• Expand written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment
• Develop and use project management skills to create project scopes, estimates, and schedules
• Oversee design efforts and assist in the construction process for projects
• Support the refinery's Maintenance Department through design and development of equipment related improvements
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and optimize maintenance programs in rotating equipment
• Troubleshoot fixed equipment like refinery pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems

Requirements

• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Strong academic performance
• Authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program
• A valid driver's license

Qualifications

• High School (Required) - Candidates must be majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Nice to Have

• Availability for multiple work terms
• Military experience

Benefits