About the role#
This internship offers students the chance to work on projects that support operating facilities. You will be assigned a process engineering mentor to guide your work. The role focuses on applying technical engineering knowledge and project management skills to real-world operations.
What you'll do#
- Support operating facilities by applying technical engineering knowledge.
- Optimize facilities to deliver value safely and reliably.
- Provide technical engineering support for turnarounds and projects.
- Develop and deploy technologies to reduce carbon, increase efficiency, and maximize returns.
- Use digitalization and data analytics to improve process operations and safety.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in chemical engineering.
- Strong academic performance in core coursework.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship with a rolling term.
- Locations include Houston, Texas; Bakersfield, California; Belle Chasse, Louisiana; Midland, Texas; Geismar, Louisiana; El Segundo, California; Pasadena, Texas; Pascagoula, Mississippi; Covington, Louisiana; Salt Lake City, Utah; Richmond, California; Ames, Iowa; and Greeley, Colorado.
- Chevron does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About Chevron
Chevron is a public company operating within the oil and gas industry. The firm produces crude oil and natural gas while managing refining, shipping, and pipeline operations. It also develops motor fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals alongside energy technology and renewable fuel projects. With over 55,000 employees, the company maintains a significant presence in Houston, Texas and San Ramon, California.
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