About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in HES&S Process Safety. You will work alongside professionals to maintain high standards for protecting people, the environment, and local communities. This role supports Refining, Midstream Logistics, and Natural Gas operations.
What you'll do#
- Lead process safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance with PSM and RMP standards.
- Advise on the interpretation and application of internal and external standards, including RAGAGEP.
- Maintain and improve process safety plans.
- Facilitate hazard risk identification activities, such as PHA, LOPA, and Management of Change.
- Collaborate with facility personnel to close process safety recommendations.
- Interact with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve safety issues.
- Develop and deliver process safety training.
- Lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Conduct and validate process safety leak calculations.
- Track and analyze safety metrics to identify trends and report findings.
- Coordinate compliance audits and support facilities during regulatory inspections.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Chemical Engineering.
- Strong academic performance.
- Ability to work on-site 40 hours per week.
- Capability to safely climb ladders and stairs.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
- A valid driver's license for work-related travel and reliable transportation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Preference is given to candidates available for multiple work terms.
Location & details#
- Location: Findlay, Ohio
- Term: Fall 2027
- Status: Full-time, paid 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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