Job Family Group: Business Support Group
Job Description: Fall Co-Op Mechanical Engineer - Whiting, IN *Please note only one application per candidate. 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.
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About the role bp's modernized Whiting refinery is the largest in the Midwest and a critical supplier of fuel in the region. It is bp's largest refinery worldwide, capable of processing around 430,000 barrels of crude oil and producing it into 19 million gallons of refined products every day. The Whiting Refinery supports the average daily travel of more than 7 million cars and produces about 7 percent of all asphalt in the United States.
Taking on the role as Mechanical Engineering Co-Op means providing technical support for operating units, as well as designing and leading various projects. As a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op in Refinery Reliability & Maintenance at the Whiting Refinery you will:
- Be a vital part of a multidiscipline team made up of operations, maintenance, environmental, and safety engineering personnel
- Learn general refinery processes and equipment design, and how to apply engineering fundamentals to solve problems within the plant.
- Design modifications to fluid flow piping systems, including analyzing stresses and flexibility to ensure safe and reliable operations.
- Troubleshoot equipment, determine root causes of failures, and develop repair plans or improved designs per industry codes, such as ASME, API, ANSI, and ASTM.
- Perform engineering analyses to provide evidence for financial and business decisions.
- Make our processes more cost effective, efficient, and technologically competitive.
Minimum requirements - Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Working toward abachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Graduating between December 2027 and December 2028
- 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 16-week co-op (will be required to pass all background and medical checks at least one week prior to start date)
- Willing to relocate to Chicago/Whiting for the duration of the co-op
At bp, we love our co-ops! In addition to developing your technical capabilities within your given discipline, we ensure you enjoy your time with us and have a fun summer. Some of the wonderful things you'll experience as a bp co-op are:
- 16-week Co-Op (August 9, 2027 - November 26, 2027)
- Retirement savings opportunities
- bp provided corporate housing with furnished apartments
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
- Social events, lunch & learns and community service opportunities
- "Chat with a Leader" sessions
- Projects centered on meaningful work and true business impacts
- 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 $7600 - $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.
Located on the Lake Michigan shoreline in northwest Indiana, not only is Whiting the largest refinery in the Midwest - it also makes enormous contributions to the region's transportation network. The Whiting refinery can process around 440,000 barrels of crude oil every day. Every day the refinery produces around 10 million gallons of gasoline, 4 million gallons of diesel and 2 million gallons of jet fuel. bp's Whiting refinery can produce enough gasoline each day to support the average daily travel of more than 7 million cars. With more than 130 years of operations, bp's Whiting refinery team is looking to the future by making strides to improve the facility's efficiency and help reduce its emissions.
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 a hybrid of office/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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