• Data Analytics and Automation Intern (Summer 2026)

    Valero (San Antonio, TX)


    Description:

    Are you ready to join the world’s largest independent refiner? Valero is on the search for energetic and motivated students to join the Valero Intern Program. The internship program has an opening for a*Data Analytics and Automation Intern*who is ready for new and exciting challenges in a fast-paced environment.

    The internship will provide practical data analytics experience and will allow intern to apply data extraction, modeling, and analysis concepts and principles to develop the core competencies needed to succeed in a business environment.

     

    *Major Accountabilities:*

    * Assists in the design and development of methods for extracting, modeling, and analyzing data (e.g., data structures, scripts, and Robotic Process Automation) for continuous monitoring of key risk indicators, data driven risk assessments, real-time reporting, and/or automated controls testing for Internal Audit (IA) and respective business partners.

    * Participates in proof-of-concept efforts to assess potential new IA analytics processes, functionalities, and tools to continue the evolution of IA’s data analytics and automation environment.

    * Collects, interprets, and compiles data to complete comprehensive analysis through the use of various applications (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Python, Alteryx, Oracle, SQL, VB Script, PowerShell) and provides root cause analysis for issues identified during internal audits and advisory engagements where applicable.

    * Creates and maintains technical documentation to support analysis and automation processes.

    * Assists with the design and development of Power BI dashboards.

     

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

    Qualifications:

    * Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Data Analytics or related field required.

    * Graduation dates of December 2026 through May 2028 required.

    * Able to work 40 hours per week during the Summer required.

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

    * Microsoft Office applications and database application experience preferred.

    * Strong analytical, communication, and human relations skills preferred.

    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, hair analysis drug screen, and pre-employment physical (if applicable).

     

    *About the Valero Intern Program*

     

    The Valero Intern Program fuels a broader company mission to develop reliable, affordable and sustainable energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. When you join Valero, you can expect to work with teams that are inclusive and results-driven while celebrating every employee’s strengths and ideas.

     

    Valero is an EEO/AA 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 (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), 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:** United States

    **Req ID:** 25001CR