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OVERVIEW 

Marathon Petroleum Company has openings for Craft Maintenance Interns at its refinery in Texas City, Texas. The goal of this position is to provide hands-on learning experience to selected candidates to support academic development aligned with coursework in their program. This internship will give the intern an opportunity to develop and apply knowledge, technical skills, and interpersonal skills in the workplace under the direction of Maintenance employees. 

As a Craft Maintenance Intern at Marathon’s Galveston Bay Refinery, you can expect to become familiar with industry codes and best practices, build critical thinking skills, and gain hands-on experience in real world application of your studies. You will gain knowledge of various aspects of a refinery by working with a team of professionals who are critical to plant maintenance. 

Positions are expected to be available starting in early 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Promotes a positive and collaborative work environment, demonstrating a strong commitment to teamwork, efficiency, and high-quality standards. 

• Assists Craftsmen in performing maintenance activities in accordance with established written procedures and industry best practices. 

• Assists in ensuring accurate and thorough documentation of work performed, adhering to company standards. 

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment, including general site and workshop cleanup. 

• Demonstrates adherence to Marathon’s safe work practices, maintaining a strong commitment to safety and compliance 

Opportunities are available for internships in the following disciplines: 

Instrument Technician 

• Assist Craftsmen in the installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of field instruments, including transmitters, transducers, controllers, switches, solenoids, relays, control valves, regulators, actuators, positioners, and instrument loops. 

• Supports a production-oriented environment by maintaining electrical equipment through established troubleshooting techniques and methodologies, with expertise in low and medium voltage equipment preferred. 

Machinist

• Assist Craftsman with shop and field repairs on refinery machinery including pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, gearboxes, and other refinery equipment.

• Assist Craftsman with operating shop equipment such as lathes, mills, balancers, drill presses, as well as other machinery to properly maintain and repair refinery mechanical systems. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Minimum (Required) Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Current enrollment in an Associate's degree program with an Instrumentation or Machinist/Millwright field of study from an accredited technical college or university. Must be enrolled as a student at the time of the internship or have graduated within the past year. NOTE: Graduation date or anticipated graduation date MUST be included on resume to be considered for this internship.

• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and not on academic probation. Will be required to submit official college transcripts. 

• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS 

Interns will work a part-time schedule, with workdays Monday-Thursday, with no more than 30 hours a week worked without supervisor approval.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb structures and ladders exceeding 75 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 250 pounds with mechanical assistance.
• Ability to work on concrete, metal grating, gravel, asphalt, and piping surfaces at both ground level and elevated locations.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of pre-employment assessments, background checks, medical evaluations, and drug and alcohol screenings as required.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to safety and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a safety-sensitive environment.

PAY

Hourly pay for this internship is $31.89.

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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, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

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.