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OVERVIEW

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has openings for Craft Maintenance Interns at its refinery in Robinson, Illinois. 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 Robinson 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.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters (opportunities for extension)

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

• Supports 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.

Electrician

• Supports general electrical maintenance tasks, including wiring repairs, lighting, and circuit breaker upkeep, to ensure continued operational efficiency.
• Assists with interpreting and utilizing electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and operates electrical testing equipment to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrollment in a two-year Advanced Manufacturing Automation program, electrical , instrumentation, analyzer, or similar programs
• Good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA)
• A valid driver’s license
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Hourly Rate: $26.27/hr
• Retirement: 401k with a company match up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

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

• No phone calls or walk-ins, please. All candidates must apply online and Human Resources cannot accept paper resumes. No paper applications will be distributed or accepted; all candidates must apply online.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Robinson, Illinois

Job Requisition ID:

00022916

Pay Min/Max:

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade:

HRLY1

Location Address:

400 S Marathon Ave

Additional locations:

Education:

Employee Group:

Part time

Employee Subgroup:

Intern

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 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.

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