About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security (HES&S) within the oil and gas industry. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support our refining and midstream operations. This role focuses on maintaining high standards for environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
What you'll do#
- Interpret and develop environmental policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to establish and maintain environmental programs.
- Monitor compliance and prepare necessary reports for management.
- Design or review engineering specifications and cost estimates for environmental systems.
- Investigate environmental issues to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Track environmental legislation, regulatory actions, and international standards.
- Assist with legislative and regulatory impact assessments.
- Obtain required environmental permits.
- Create training materials, manuals, and conduct employee training sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree or higher program.
- Major in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science.
- Strong academic performance.
- Ability to work on-site 40 hours per week.
- Capability to safely climb multiple flights of stairs or ladders.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license for work-related travel and reliable transportation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time paid internship
- Locations: Findlay, Ohio; El Paso, Texas; Anacortes, Washington; Wilmington, California; Canton, Ohio; Canonsburg, Pennsylvania; Mandan, North Dakota; Salt Lake City, Utah; Dickinson, North Dakota; Robinson, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Long Beach, California; St Paul Park, Minnesota; Catlettsburg, Kentucky; Denver, Colorado; Garyville, Louisiana; Texas City, Texas; Kenai, Alaska; San Antonio, Texas.
About Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates as an integrated energy company focused on downstream and midstream activities. Founded in 1887, the business maintains its headquarters in Findlay, Ohio. It manages the largest refining system in the United States and oversees a network of retail outlets. The company also holds a majority interest in MPLX LP, which handles crude oil and light product transportation infrastructure.
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