Intern/Co-op – Safety & Industrial Hygiene (Summer 2026)
Job Description
Wilmington, California
An exciting career awaits you
At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Overview:
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students who want meaningful hands-on experiences in their fields of study. The following core values guide MPC’s approach to doing business: safety and environmental stewardship; integrity; inclusion; collaboration; and excellence. Interns/co-ops work side-by-side with experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams who create value for the company’s shareholders. MPC believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as the bottom line.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Safety & Industrial Hygiene Interns/Co-ops are critical to ensuring that we maintain high standards for protecting people, the environment, and the communities where we work and live. They support all areas of the business. Opportunities are available for interns/co-ops to receive training in various subject areas including Health, Environment, Safety, Security and Product Quality.
Interns/Co-ops assist company professionals in implementing various health, safety, and security planning and compliance activities pertaining to the protection of human health and safety. Duties may include: facility audits; employee training programs; industrial hygiene; design and implementation of industrial hygiene equipment; equipment maintenance; participation in health safety and security projects; incident investigations; emergency preparedness and response; governmental inspections; compliance with government regulations; agency interactions and working as a liaison with other Marathon business units; and other safety and security related projects. Reports will be written and submitted for some projects.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Desired majors are as follows: Occupational Safety & Health; Safety Management; Public Health; Industrial Hygiene; Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability; Fire Protection & Safety; Other related fields of study.
- Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree (or higher) seeking program for the duration of the experience.
- Strong academic performance.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week.
- Positions are available Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
- Availability for multiple work terms is preferred.
- A valid driver's license is required (travel may be involved with some positions).
- Must be able to safely ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs and/or ladders, and lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Military experience a plus.
- MIN - $23.65 per hour / MAX - $35.96 per hour
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