About the role#
Facilities Engineering Interns support various Chevron operations, including production, pipeline, refining, and chemical production. You may be placed at an operating facility or within the centralized Chevron Technical Center to support worldwide operations. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
Interns work on technical assignments that vary by location. You will focus on one or more of the following areas:
- Reliability & Integrity Engineering: Manage asset integrity, reliability, and the operability of assets.
- Technical Safety Engineering: Identify hazards, assess risk, and develop mitigation strategies for facilities and capital projects.
- Engineering Design & Projects: Deliver designs and project execution using engineering and design principles.
- General Facilities Engineering: Support operations through technical knowledge and small project execution.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in chemical engineering.
- Strong academic performance.
- Demonstrated skills in communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Note: Chevron does not sponsor employment visas for these positions.
Location & details#
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Ames, Iowa; Bakersfield, California; Belle Chasse, Louisiana; Covington, Louisiana; El Segundo, California; Geismar, Louisiana; Greeley, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Midland, Texas; Pasadena, Texas; Pascagoula, Mississippi; Richmond, California; and North Salt Lake, Utah.
- Term: Rolling basis.
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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