About the role#
This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by supporting operating facilities. Interns are assigned a mechanical engineering mentor and work on specific projects designed to apply technical knowledge and project management skills in a real-world energy environment. This is a full-time, paid position with a rolling term.
What you'll do#
- Support operating facilities through the application of technical engineering knowledge.
- Optimize facilities to deliver maximum value safely and reliably.
- Provide technical engineering support for turnarounds and projects.
- Develop and deploy technologies to reduce carbon and increase efficiency.
- Use digitalization and data analytics to improve process operations and safety.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or civil engineering.
- Strong academic performance in core engineering coursework.
- Demonstrated communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.
Location & details#
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Houston, TX; Bakersfield, CA; Belle Chasse, LA; North Salt Lake, UT; Midland, TX; Geismar, LA; El Segundo, CA; Pasadena, TX; Pascagoula, MS; Covington, LA; Richmond, CA; Ames, IA; and Greeley, CO.
- Note: Chevron is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.
About Chevron
Chevron is a public company operating within the oil and gas industry. The firm produces crude oil and natural gas while managing refining, shipping, and pipeline operations. It also develops motor fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals alongside energy technology and renewable fuel projects. With over 55,000 employees, the company maintains a significant presence in Houston, Texas and San Ramon, California.
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