Intern - NG&NGL Plant Operator (Summer 2026)

# 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.

Responsibilities:

The Natural Gas and NGL Services (Gathering and Processing) Plant Operator Intern/Co-op will perform an assist with supporting outside operations involved in the processing, storage, loading, and unloading of mixed natural gas liquids (NGLs) and related fractions. Aid in routine testing, equipment checks, and data collection to monitor plant performance. Help adjust operating equipment as needed to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant plant operation. Provide support to maintenance and other on-site groups to optimize overall plant efficiency and reliability. Perform miscellaneous tasks assigned to support efficient plant operations and safety practices.

Skills:

- Safety: Applies in difficult or complex situations to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.

- Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Use tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stop work if there are unsafe working conditions.

- Mechanical Aptitude: Develops ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles such as, but not limited to, sounds, heat conduction, velocity, gravity, friction, pressure, kinetic and potential energy, etc. when working or using mechanical machinery.

- Operation Monitoring: Develops ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

- Quality Control Analysis: Develops ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

- Public Safety & Security: Develops knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

- Repairing: Develops knowledge of and ability to repair machines, devices and equipment based on electrical and/or mechanical principles to diagnose malfunctions. Conducts tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance. Watches gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure machine/device/equipment is working properly. Able to read, interpret and engineering drawings, diagrams, and schematics.

Qualifications:

- Candidates must be pursuing a degree or certification in Plant Operations or Process Technology.

- 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 during Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.

- Availability for multiple work terms is preferred.

- Will require time spent in the field monitoring and managing field activities as required in various areas of our Midstream natural gas and light crude facilities, including pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations and other related facilities.

- Many projects may require travel; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

- Military experience a plus.

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

Location:

Smithfield, West Virginia

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021758

Location Address:

11054 North Fork Rd

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Full 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 https://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.