Intern/Co-op - Refining Mechanical Engineer (Spring 2027)

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with industry codes 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 written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.
• Enter into positions such as Area Refining Engineer/Project Engineers, developing and using project management skills.
• Assist in the design and construction processes of projects.
• Develop and use project management skills to create project scopes, estimates, and schedules.
• Support the refinery's Maintenance Department through design and development of equipment related improvements.
• Perform root cause failure analysis, optimize maintenance programs, and troubleshoot fixed equipment.
• Find new technology in design, materials, and repair methods to achieve longer running times at lower costs.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Strong academic performance is required.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US 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 is preferred.
• Military experience is a plus.

Pay

MIN - $32.92 per hour / MAX - $41.67 per hour

Benefits

Learn More About Marathon Petroleum’s Benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com

About the Role

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.

Schedule

The majority of Mechanical Engineering co-ops and interns enter into the following positions: Area Refining Engineer/Project Engineers, develop and use project management skills to create project scopes, estimates, and schedules. Once a project is developed and approved, you, as the project manager, will oversee the design effort and assist in the construction process.

Requirements

Reliability Engineers support the refinery's Maintenance Department through design and development of equipment related improvements. Such improvements include root cause failure analysis, optimization of maintenance programs in rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.), and troubleshooting fixed equipment (refinery pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, etc.). Reliability Engineers will also be continuously challenged to find new technology in design, materials and repair methods to achieve refinery goals of longer running times at lower costs.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Learn More About Marathon Petroleum’s Benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com

Pay

MIN - $32.92 per hour / MAX - $41.67 per hour

Location

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID

00020137

Pay Range

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade

HRLY1

Additional Locations

• Anacortes, Washington
• Canton, Ohio
• Catlettsburg, Kentucky
• Detroit, Michigan
• El Paso, Texas
• Garyville, Louisiana
• Kenai, Alaska
• Mandan, North Dakota
• Martinez CA Refinery
• Robinson, Illinois
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• St Paul Park, Minnesota
• Texas City, Texas
• Wilmington, California

Education

High School (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.