Refining Chemical Engineering Intern/Co

About the Role

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.
• Gain an understanding of how all engineering disciplines work together as a cohesive team.
• Gain knowledge of various aspects of a refinery by working with a team of professionals.
• Expand your written and verbal presentation skills.

Potential Areas of Focus

• Process / Technical Service Engineers:

• Work on projects in the Technical Services Department.

• Put classroom experience into practice.

• Expand understanding of the refining environment and technical aspects.

• Past projects/duties include:

• Develop and lead test runs to optimize refinery operations.

• Perform process engineering calculations for various process technology/equipment.

• Monitor and make recommendations regarding catalyst and adsorbents.

• Complete projects and provide recommendations for improvements to refinery process and equipment.

• Operations Research Engineers:

• Help develop planning, blending, scheduling, and process models for refinery engineers.

• Models are used to optimize crude oil purchasing, refinery production, blending, and finished product scheduling.

• Typical assignments include:

• Validation of production data and mass balancing.

• Process modeling.

• Development of graphical interfaces of refinery process units.

• Environmental Engineers:

• Work on projects involving the compliance of the entire refinery.

• Apply engineering principles and calculations to various environmental projects.

• Gain broad knowledge of environmental laws applicable to refineries and maintaining compliance.

• Past projects/duties include:

• Perform process calculations for the Risk Management Plan, including physical surveys.

• Work on various process engineering projects within a Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Participate in inspections and/or testing conducted by federal, state, or local officials.

• Products Control / Economics Engineers:

• Work on projects including operations, blending, and refinery economics.

• Gain understanding of tank farm operation and product preparation/shipping.

• Gain exposure to overall refinery economics and operating decision-making.

• Past projects/duties include:

• Analyze refinery process flow data and compare to recommended optimum levels.

• Update information on gasoline blends and tank samples.

• Develop applications to better present process data for refinery operating decisions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Majoring in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong academic performance.
• Authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree-seeking program.
• Military experience a plus.

Location

• Findlay, Ohio
• Additional locations: Anacortes, Washington; Canonsburg, Pennsylvania; Canton, Ohio; Catlettsburg, Kentucky; Detroit, Michigan; El Paso, Texas; Garyville, Louisiana; Kenai, Alaska; Mandan, North Dakota; Martinez, California; Robinson, Illinois; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Antonio, Texas; St Paul Park, Minnesota; Texas City, Texas; Wilmington, California.

Availability

• Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters.

Compensation

• MIN - $33.54 - $42.45 MAX