Process Technology Operator Intern – Spring 2025 (Garyville, LA)

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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a major petroleum refiner and marketer, has Process Technology Operator Internship Opportunities at its Louisiana Refining Division refinery in Garyville, LA. This internship is a one-semester program that may start as early as January 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The goal of this program is to provide a hands-on learning experience to qualified individuals who are enrolled in a 2-year Process Technology Program which leads to an Associate’s of Applied Science Degree or is a recent graduate (less than one year) of the program. This will give students an opportunity to develop and apply knowledge, technical skills, and interpersonal skills in the workplace under the direction of a Garyville Operations Excellence Specialist. Additionally, Interns will shadow operators on a regular basis. This internship program provides Process Technology students or recent graduates the opportunity to work in a controlled refinery environment, while learning about the Operator position at the refinery. The hands-on experience at the refinery, in addition Process Technology Program, should afford the student a solid foundation to confidently pursue a career as an Operator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a registered Community & Technical College student and enrolled in the last semester of a 2-year Process Technology Program which leads to an Associate’s of Applied Science Degree or a recent graduate (less than one year) of the program.

Must have good class standing – no academic probation accepted.

Will be required to submit official college transcripts.

Must be available for day shifts and rotation into 12-hour shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must have the ability to climb over 75 feet, work in confined spaces, wear proper safety equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus as necessary, use hand tools, and work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Employees must have the ability to perform work at ground level and at heights on concrete, metal grating, gravel, asphalt and piping surfaces, while climbing, lifting 40 pounds plus, carrying 10-20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds with mechanical assistance.

Employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.

Benefits information can be found at: www.mympcbenefits.com .

No phone calls, please. All candidates must apply online and Human Resources cannot accept paper resumes.

No paper applications will be distributed or accepted – all candidates must apply online.

About Marathons Garyville Refinery: Our Garyville refinery is located along the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. It has a crude oil refining capacity of 578,000 barrels per calendar day (bpcd). The Garyville refinery is configured to process a wide variety of crude oils into gasoline, distillates, fuel-grade coke, asphalt, polymer-grade propylene, propane, refinery-grade propylene, dry gas, slurry and sulfur. Products at the refinery are transported by pipeline, barge, transport truck, rail and ocean tanker. The refinery has access to the export market and multiple options to sell refined products. A major expansion project was completed in 2009 that increased Garyville’s crude oil refining capacity, making it one of the largest refineries in the U.S.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Garyville, Louisiana

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00013902

Location Address:

Hwy #61 Marathon Ave

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Intern

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs/DepartmentofLaborEEOC.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nations largest refining system. MPCs marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.