Motiva Summer Internship Position: Chemist 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 largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, 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 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. As a professional joining the company post graduation, you will be automatically enrolled into Motiva’s Early Career Development 3-year program. For more information, please visit us at Motiva.com.  

Position Location:

• Motiva Refinery; Port Arthur, TX

Responsibilities:

•              Develop and implement specific project defined by supervisor.

•              Assist Chemists on special projects.

•              Assist Chemists on running and maintaining laboratory section.

•              Support QA/QC programs.

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

As a Chemist Intern, you will be assisting the team with projects and tasks that impact the day-to-day automation at PAMC, such as: 

•              3.0 cumulative GPA

•              Pursuing a B.S in Chemistry (preferred) or 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

•              The ability to learn vendor specific software to perform spectra acquisition task, etc.

•              Ability to follow detailed instructions in a logical manner

•              Good laboratory housekeeping skills

•              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 authoriza tion now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Preferred Education and Experience:

•              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

Physical Requirements:

• Include physical abilities that are essential for performance of duties
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling …ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment… lifting up to 50lbs, standing 50% of the time
• Must pass annual respirator fit testing, due to safety sensitive nature of job
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)
• Ability to reach all work areas in the plant (i.e. climb ladders, negotiate catwalks, handle heights to 50 feet, etc.)

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.