About the role#
As a Process Safety Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals to maintain high standards for protecting people, the environment, and our communities. This role supports our operations by ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a strong safety culture across the business. You will be a contributing member of a team, gaining hands-on experience in Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security (HES&S) subject areas.
What you'll do#
- Lead process safety programs to ensure compliance with PSM and RMP standards.
- Advise on the application of RAGAGEP and internal safety standards.
- Facilitate hazard risk identification and mitigation activities, such as PHA, LOPA, and Management of Change.
- Collaborate with facility personnel to close safety recommendations and resolve operational issues.
- Deliver process safety training to stakeholders.
- Participate in incident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and report findings.
- Perform process safety leak calculations and categorize incidents.
- Track safety metrics to identify trends and prepare reports for communication.
- Coordinate compliance audits and support facilities during regulatory inspections.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering.
- Strong academic performance.
- Ability to work on-site 40 hours per week.
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Physical ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs or ladders.
- Ability to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license for work-related travel and reliable transportation.
- Preference for candidates available for multiple work terms.
Location & details#
- Location: Midland, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time internship.
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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