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Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution.

The Commercial Supply & Trading internship program inspires tomorrow’s innovators by developing highly motivated students who are ready for challenging projects in the following areas:

* Product Supply and Trading

* Crude Oil Supply and Trading

* Transportation (Rail and Marine)

* Wholesale Marketing

Interns will work in a collaborative environment to complete special projects that will be presented to senior management. Major accountabilities will include the following:

* Analyzing different business lines to determine profitability and to recommend improvements

* Strategizing entrances and exits of different markets

* Recommendations for optimizing supply systems

* Evaluation trading strategies

*Interns will have exposure in some of the following departments:*

*_ Product Supply and Trading: _*

* Trades through bulk channels to maximize profit

* Schedules ~120 million gallons per day of product movements via barge, pipeline, truck, ship, or rail and ensures correct type, quantity, and timing of the load/unload activity

* Manages appropriate inventory positions that balance the existing market conditions, wholesale forecasts, production schedules, and logistic constraints to keep terminals adequately supplied and refineries balanced

* Communicates clearly with traders, refinery personnel, wholesale, terminal operators, and logistics operators to develop a schedule

* Manages secondary costs to move products in the most cost effective manner

*_Crude Oil Supply and Trading _*

* Purchases ~3 million barrels of crude each day that provide the greatest economic value to Valero’s refining assets

* Generates financial gains by buying and selling barrels of crude

*_Transportation (Rail and Marine) _*

* Coordinates the most cost efficient shipping activities and railcar requirements between marketing, plants, and customers

* Ensures on time performance

* Interacts with railroad companies' support teams on service issues, trip plans, and diversions

*_Wholesale Marketing _*

* Interacts with customers and distributors to ensure that refined products are sold into markets that generate the highest profit

* Manages branded and unbranded channels by working with distributors

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications:

* Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Energy Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Economics, or related field required.

* Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.

* Graduation dates of August 2026 through May 2027 required.

* Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer required.

* Able and willing to work in-person at the Valero Headquarters in San Antonio during the internship required.

*Please include the following in your resume:*

* Overall GPA and Major

* Expected Graduation Date

Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

About the Valero Intern Program

The Valero Intern Program gives students hands-on experience in the energy industry through impactful projects, mentorship, and exposure to company leadership, while exploring Valero’s culture of safety, excellence, accountability, teamwork, doing the right thing and caring. Apply now to join Valero’s award-winning Internship Program, proudly shaping future leaders for over 25 years.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

**Job:** Intern

**Primary Location:** US-TX-San Antonio

**Req ID:** 25001CD