Motiva Summer Internship Position: Chemical Engineering Degree at Motiva in Port Arthur, Texas

Job Description:

Motiva Summer Internship Position: Chemical Engineering Degree



At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.


Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world's second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.



Position Locations:

• Motiva Refinery; Port Arthur, TX


• Motiva Corporate Headquarters; Houston, TX

Program Overview:



If you are currently enrolled as a student, Motiva's paid, assessed, Internship Program enables you to get to know our company and immerse yourself in the oil and gas industry. It gives you day-to-day involvement in actual projects selected to match your interests and abilities. A supervisor and mentor will provide you with regular assessments and performance feedback throughout your internship. This is to ensure you get the most from your experience and help you decide if a potential career with Motiva is right for you.


Following completion of a successful internship, you have the potential to be offered a returning internship or full-time role that follows Motiva's Grad Framework dependent on your graduation date and business need.



Potential Opportunities:



If you're currently pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, we may have several potential opportunities available for you in 2025. If any of the below roles are of interest, we encourage you to apply. As we identify available positions, we'll contact you about next steps in the recruiting process should you meet our basic qualification requirements.



Control Systems:



As a Controls Systems engineering intern, you'll be responsible for control systems performance and technical assurance for an assigned module or area. Duties may include:

• Reviewing Instrumented Protective Systems classification to insure compliance with Downstream Manufacturing Standards (DSM).


• Helping to maintain IPF Documentation (trip settings, rationale, pre-alarm settings, test procedures, narratives).


• Assisting the technical Assurance Coordinator for Control Systems Management of Change (MOC) in their area of support.


• Assuring existing control systems are functioning at an operational excellent state.


• Accountable for technical assurance of the control systems technology for the area of support and ensures reliability of the control system.


• Troubleshooting control, safety and information systems, (hardware and software) including providing technical support as an escalation with inspectors and craft.


• Supporting projects, changes, or on-going operational needs in their area in order to support run and maintain operation objectives.


• Identifying new information and control applications that enhance profitability and reliability.


• Developing functional specifications and detail design for these additions or modifications.

Process Engineering:



As a Process Engineering intern, you will help provide technological expertise to Motiva oil and gas production facilities, refineries, and chemical plants. Your work may consist of:

• Ensuring the technical integrity of plants and new projects for both internal and external customers


• Advising on process safety issues


• Designing, optimizing, and improving the operation of equipment and facilities


• Analyzing and interpreting laboratory and plant data

Basic Qualifications:

• 3.0 cumulative GPA


• Pursuing a B.S in Chemical Engineering


• Basic computer skills, MS Windows, MS office and MS Excel

• Basic computation and technical skills


• Time management skills


• Good communication skills, both written and oral


• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee, temporary resident, or an individual who possesses valid work authorization. Individuals with temporary visas (H-1, H-2, J-1, F-1, etc.) or who require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience is a plus


• Proven leadership and/or participation in extracurricular activities preferred


• Other work experience not related to position/area of study will be taken into consideration

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.


Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).


Motiva participates in E-Verify.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Apply Now