Refining Chemical Engineering Intern​/Co-op

Responsibilities

As a Chemical Engineer at a Marathon refinery, you can expect to become familiar with process equipment fundamentals and best practices, build critical thinking skills, and gain an understanding of how all engineering disciplines work together as a cohesive team. You will also gain knowledge of various aspects of a refinery by working with a team of professionals who run a specific portion of the refining process.

Most often, Chemical Engineers will have an opportunity to work on more than one area of the refinery, leading to a broad understanding of how the plant operates. Finally, you will have the opportunity to expand your written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.

Most Chemical Engineering co‑ops and interns enter into the following positions:

• Process / Technical Service Engineers: work on a variety of projects in the Technical Services Department together with your mentor that put your classroom experience as a Chemical Engineer into practice. Past projects include developing and leading test runs to optimize refinery operations; performing process engineering calculations concerning the various process technology (or equipment) in the refinery; monitoring and making recommendations regarding catalyst and adsorbents;
  
  completing projects and providing recommendations for improvements to the refinery process and equipment.
• Operations Research Engineers: help develop planning, blending, scheduling, and process models for refinery engineers. Typical college co‑op assignments include validating production data and mass balancing, process modeling, and developing graphical interfaces of refinery process units.
• Environmental Engineers: work on projects that involve the compliance of the entire refinery, exposing you to the majority of process units. Projects include performing process calculations for the Risk Management Plan, taking physical surveys of refinery process units; working on various process engineering projects within a Wastewater Treatment Plant; and participating in inspections and/or testing conducted by federal, state, or local officials.
• Products Control / Economics Engineers: work on a wide array of projects including operations, blending, and refinery economics. Projects include analyzing refinery process flow data and comparing it to recommended optimum levels to identify equipment failures; updating information on gasoline blends and tank samples in preparation for an annual blender waiver audit; and developing applications to better present process data for refinery operating decisions.

• Candidates must be majoring in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong academic performance.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters.
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree‑seeking program.
• Military experience is a plus.
• Minimum pay $33.54 - $42.45 per hour. Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at

Findlay, Ohio

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, . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacqu The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.

Detailed benefit information is available at

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.