Valero · 4 months ago
Safety Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) – U.S. Refining Locations
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$29/hr - $35/hr
Start in 2026 SummerValero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. The Safety Engineering Intern will assist in implementing safety regulations and procedures for refinery production facilities, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
BiofuelEnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Assists in implementing systems to meet safety regulations/performance for refinery production facility
Assists in implementation of process and procedures to maintain compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and permits under OSHA, TTB, FRA, EPA and state DENR
Assists in implement facility’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), and Risk Management Plan (RMP)
Assists in completing multi-media responsibility for task driven commitments
Assists in establishing and maintaining relationship with local fire departments and response organizations to facilitate their participation in the Facility Response Plan
Assists in maintaining and ensuring implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM)
Assists in ensuring implementation of Safe Work Practices (SWP), including providing training and making required changes
Assists in implementing site security plan
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Chemical Engineering, Safety Sciences or related field, required
Graduation dates of August 2026 through May 2028, required
Ability to work 40 hours per week, required
Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Preferred
Overall GPA of 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale, preferred
Company
Valero
Valero is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products.
Founded in 1980
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.65B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-02-04Post Ipo Debt· $650M
1980-01-11IPO
Leadership Team
R. Lane Riggs
Chief Executive Officer and President
Homer Bhullar
Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations and Finance
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