Job Family Group: Business Support Group
Job Description: *Please note -only one application per candidate. Chemical Process Engineer (Intern) - Blaine, WA
About bp bp operates at the heart of the global energy system, helping countries meet their energy needs and serving millions of customers every day. With world-class assets, technology, trading capability and partnerships, we deliver energy at scale today while investing with discipline in the energy transition.
Our internships Make an impact on cutting-edge projects. Help find solutions to complex challenges. Be part of a company that invests in you and your growth. You can do it all as an intern at bp. Our 12-week summer program gives you the opportunity to build your technical knowledge, develop key skills and learn more about life at bp. You'll be part of one team throughout your internship, supported by a dedicated line manager and buddy. There'll be opportunities to connect with other interns, take part in training and grow your network across the business.
About the Role bp's Cherry Point refinery is one of the most modern refineries in the US, the largest in Washington, and the fourth largest on the West Coast. It supplies about 20 percent of Washington's gasoline needs and other fuels, and a significant amount of jet fuel to Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, BC CO-Operational airports. Cherry Point Refinery is the first refinery in the Pacific Northwest capable of manufacturing diesel made from biomass-based feedstocks, which are processed alongside conventional feedstocks.
Surrounded by mountains, forest, wetland and shoreline habitats, Cherry Point devotes considerable resources to help preserve the natural environment.
Become part of our team at Cherry Point as a Chemical Engineering Intern, and you will:
Play a vital role throughout several stages in our world-class projects
Aiding our manufacturing and production teams by supervising supporting day-to-day operations, evaluating unit targets, balance unit operations, and ensuring reliability of our refining technologies
Support and optimize operating process plants or facilities and working closely with other areas involved in the business
Use your sound foundation and sharp eye for detail across the wider engineering platform so that we can integrate with many areas of our business and support the Refinery's transformation into a lower carbon Integrated Energy Hub
Successful interns may be considered for a full-time role within our One Engineering program upon earning their degree: One Engineering - "is an early careers programme designed to create a pipeline of professional engineers who are high-performers, have broad discipline experience, a transferable skills-set, leading through the energy transition, and solving the most complex problems of today and of the future. Early career discipline engineers will build their experience through challenging development assignments, develop a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help them succeed."
Benefits - Retirement savings opportunities
- bp-provided corporate housing with furnished apartments
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
- We pay interns and co-ops a set non-negotiable monthly rate based on your degree major, degree level and year of graduation. For this role, monthly salaries range from $6563 to $7875 monthly).
*Please note the pay range listed for this position is good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this position at the time of posting.
Minimum Requirements for the internship - Working toward bachelor's degree in chemical engineering discipline
- Graduating between December 2028 and May 2029
- Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0
- Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (bp will not support U.S. Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment)
- Must be available to start 12-week internship on May 17, 2027 or June 14, 2027 (will be required to pass all background and medical checks at least one week prior to start date)
Cherry Point interns are an on-site position, no remote or hybrid work setup
Legal Disclaimer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Travel Requirement:Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:This position is not available for remote working
Skills:Adaptability, Authenticity, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Learning, Courage, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Ethical judgement, Excellence, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Listening, Managing volatility, Problem Solving, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Understanding Emotions, Writing skills
Legal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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