Internship Program – Engineering and Supply Chain

Job Description

Chemical Engineering Degree | Motiva Enterprises LLC

The Tone:
This is a paid, assessed internship at Motiva Enterprises LLC, located in Port Arthur, TX. Motiva refines, distributes, and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas, enabling energy for homes, transportation, and health. This role offers students day-to-day involvement in actual projects within the oil and gas industry, providing an opportunity to understand the company and assess a potential career path with regular feedback from a supervisor and mentor. A successful internship may lead to a returning internship or a full-time role post-graduation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: In-person Port Arthur, TX
• Mission: To enable students to gain hands-on experience in the oil and gas industry through active project involvement, helping them evaluate a potential future career with Motiva.
• Tech Stack: MS Windows, MS Office, MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Contribute to the design, optimization, and improvement of equipment and facilities in oil and gas production, refining, and chemical plants.
• Support: Provide technological expertise to ensure the technical integrity of plants and new projects, including advising on process safety issues.
• Assist: Help Control Systems Engineers and Instrument Inspectors with projects that enhance reliability, performance monitoring, or operational interaction and response.
• Analyze: Interpret laboratory, plant, and commercial data to support daily operations, strategic initiatives, and identify commercial opportunities.
• Troubleshoot: Support the troubleshooting of control, safety, and information systems, covering both hardware and software components, with guidance from engineers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience required, but previous internships are preferred.
• Skills: Basic computer proficiency, including MS Windows, MS Office, and MS Excel; fundamental computation and technical skills; strong time management abilities; and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Bonus: Proven leadership or active participation in extracurricular activities is a plus, and other non-field-related work experience will be considered.