Are you ready to join the world’s largest independent refiner? Valero is on the search for energetic and motivated students to join the Valero Intern Program. The internship program has an opening for a Data Analytics and Automation On-Going Intern who is ready for new and exciting challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The internship will provide practical data analytics experience and will allow intern to apply data extraction, modeling, and analysis concepts and principles to develop the core competencies needed to succeed in a business environment. The start of this internship will be August 2026 through May 2027.

Major Accountabilities:

• Assists in the design and development of methods for extracting, modeling, and analyzing data (e.g., data structures, scripts, and Robotic Process Automation) for continuous monitoring of key risk indicators, data driven risk assessments, real-time reporting, and/or automated controls testing for Internal Audit (IA) and respective business partners. 
• Participates in proof-of-concept efforts to assess potential new IA analytics processes, functionalities, and tools to continue the evolution of IA’s data analytics and automation environment.
• Collects, interprets, and compiles data to complete comprehensive analysis through the use of various applications (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Python, Alteryx, Oracle, SQL, VB Script, PowerShell) and provides root cause analysis for issues identified during internal audits and advisory engagements where applicable.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation to support analysis and automation processes.
• Assists with the design and development of Power BI dashboards

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Data Analytics or related field required.
• Graduation dates of May 2027 through May 2028 required.
• Able to work 20-25 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters required.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Microsoft Office applications and database application experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and human relations skills preferred.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Please include the following in your resume:

• Overall GPA and Major - Expected Graduation Date

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check, hair analysis drug screen, and pre-employment physical (if applicable).

About the Valero Intern Program

The Valero Intern Program gives students hands-on experience in the energy industry through impactful projects, mentorship, and exposure to company leadership, while exploring Valero’s culture of safety, excellence, accountability, teamwork, doing the right thing and caring. Apply now to join Valero’s award-winning Internship Program, proudly shaping future leaders for over 25 years.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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