Valero Energy Corporation is a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, and is North America’s largest independent petroleum refiner and marketer. 

Valero supplies fuel and products that improve people’s lives with 16 refineries and seven ethanol plants stretching from California to Canada to the Caribbean. Well-positioned pipelines and terminals allow Valero to deliver premium-quality clean fuels more quickly, responsibly and efficiently than any other refiner on the continent. Company's diversified product slate supports dozens of industries, from health care and plastics to transportation, beauty products and manufacturing. The company employs approximately 22,000 people. 

Revenue 2009 - $118,298 millions

Program:

The Valero Intern Program (VIP) provides college students the opportunity to gain practical experience, skills and knowledge in the company’s daily business operations. Interns are actively involved in the company’s training and development programs and community initiatives. Valero is committed to helping each intern make the most of his or her experience. Interns are prepared for full-time employment upon graduation through direct involvement in important business projects and daily operations. Every year, all interns across the company are invited to the Valero headquarters in San Antonio to gain exposure to other departments, network with Valero executives and peers and enjoy the local culture.

Engineering Interns
Begin the engineering career with an internship at one of Valero’s refineries. With a mentorship program and many exciting projects, the Valero Internship Program has much to offer students. Engineering internships typically are summer opportunities beginning in May and ending in August.

Requirements: Valero is looking for students majoring in chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering to fill intern positions at its refineries. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Attending a four-year accredited university is mandatory. Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours. Engineering interns must have the ability to work a 40-hour week during the summer, including some nights and overtime as necessary during peak times.

Intern Benefits: Valero is proud to offer competitive benefits to all employees, including interns. Engineering interns at Valero can expect to receive: competitive salaries based on education status (i.e., junior, senior); relocation assistance for students whose permanent address is farther than 60 miles from their work location; wellness programs that help maintain a healthy work/life balance; education and training opportunities that encourage growth and development; a mentor who will guide participant throughout the internship; social events, volunteer opportunities and an intern symposium held at the Valero headquarters in San Antonio every summer.

Engineering Projects: Valero interns have the opportunity to work on many exciting projects at refineries. Examples of intern projects include: catalyst loading, Veritech energy modeling, RHA revalidations, maintenance repairs and installations, mechanical seal upgrades, salt filter designs and bio-solids processing options. Mentors and managers work closely with interns to ensure safety and answer any questions along the way. Engineering interns are provided performance goals prior to beginning a project and evaluated at the end of the internship. Engineering interns are required to give presentations at the end of their internship to supervisors and refinery leadership.

The Valero Engineering Technical Excellence Program (ETEP) is available to all full-time, early-career engineers, with courses including: Basics of Refining, Safety in Process Design, Coking / Hydrocracking, Wastewater Treatment, Interpersonal Relationships and Technical Writing.

Accounting Interns 
Valero is looking for students majoring in accounting to fill intern positions at company headquarters in San Antonio. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Attending a four-year accredited university is mandatory. Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours. Accounting interns must have the ability to work a 40-hour week during the summer.

Accounting Intern Benefits: Valero is proud to offer unique benefits to all employees, including interns. Accounting interns at Valero can expect to receive a robust benefits package, including: competitive salaries based on education status (i.e., junior, senior, graduate student); relocation assistance for students whose permanent address is farther than 60 miles from their work location; education reimbursement for students who have been employed with Valero a minimum of three months; eligibility to contribute to a company-matched 401(k); paid company holidays; wellness programs that help maintain a healthy work / life balance; education and training opportunities that encourage growth and development; a mentor who will guide you throughout the internship; social events, volunteer opportunities and an intern symposium held at the Valero headquarters in San Antonio.

Accounting Intern Rotation Program.
Accounting interns participate in the Rotation Program to gain various skill sets, learn about the core business and receive a more in-depth knowledge of Valero’s multiple accounting areas: Inventory Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting, Bulk Finished Product, Secondary Cost Accounting, Refinery Accounting, Tax.

Information Services Interns.
Information Services (I/S) interns receive many opportunities for training and development, including learning sessions with management, technical training and certification programs. I/S internships typically are summer opportunities beginning in May and ending in August.

I/S Intern Requirements: Valero is looking for students majoring in computer science to fill intern positions at company headquarters in San Antonio. A minimum 3.25 GPA is required, and may vary depending on where tou attend college. Attending a four-year accredited university is mandatory. Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours. I/S interns must have the ability to work a 40-hour week during the summer.

I/S Intern Benefits: Valero is proud to offer competitive benefits to all employees, including interns. I/S interns at Valero can expect to receive: competitive salaries based on education status (i.e., junior, senior, graduate student); relocation assistance for students whose permanent address is farther than 60 miles from their work location; wellness programs that help maintain a healthy work / life balance; education and training opportunities that encourage growth and development; a mentor who will guide you throughout the internship; social events, volunteer opportunities and an intern symposium held at the Valero headquarters in San Antonio every summer. 

Business Interns.
Students majoring in general business have many opportunities to contribute to the success of Valero. Opportunities are available for both summer and year-round internships for students majoring in general business or related degree plans. Opportunities for business majors are available in the following departments: Wholesale Economics and Operations, Wholesale Brands, Customer Support Services, Wholesale Business Analytics and Reporting, Business Development, Commercial Analysis, Human Resources and Corporate Communications.

Business Intern Requirements: Valero is looking for students majoring in general business or related degree plans to fill intern positions at company headquarters in San Antonio. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Attending a four-year accredited university is mandatory. Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours. Business interns must have the ability to work a 40-hour week during the summer.

Ongoing Business Interns. Some business interns are ongoing, meaning they work 20-30 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer. In addition to the benefits listed above, all ongoing interns enjoy a robust benefits package, including: medical, dental and life insurance coverage; education reimbursement for students who have been employed with Valero a minimum of three months; eligibility to contribute to a company-matched 401(k)paid company holidays.