Intern – NG&NGL Instrumentation and Electrical Technician (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) Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern/Co-op will perform installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, and system development for all instrumentation, electrical and interfaces with control systems. 

• Provides I & E (instrumentation and electrical) support for assigned assets such as pipelines, compressor stations, and processing facilities.
• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and calibrates wide variety of midstream instrumentation such as, but not limited to, flow meters, transmitters, flame detectors, gas detectors, sensors, analyzers, data loggers, programmable logic controller (PLCs), distributive control system (DCS), and various valve / actuator assemblies.
• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, motor control centers, generators, transformers, switches, relays, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, variable frequency drive (VFD), power distribution center (PDCs), uninterrupted power supply (UPS).
• Interfaces with industrial control systems. Performs loops checks, point-to-point verification, and other testing methods.
• Maintains complete, accurate and regulatory-compliant documentation utilizing the work management process and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be pursuing a degree or certification in electrical or instrumentation technical disciplines.
• Strong academic performance.
• Proficient use in electrical testing, calibration, and/or instrument communication tools is preferred.
• 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 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:

Cadiz, Ohio

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021765

Location Address:

43050 Industrial Park Rd

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Intern

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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.