Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Valero is the world’s largest independent refiner, seeking energetic and motivated students for their Intern Program. The Data Analytics and Automation On-Going Intern will gain practical experience in data analytics by assisting in data extraction, modeling, and analysis to support internal audit processes.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Data Analytics or related field required
• Graduation dates of May 2027 through May 2028 required
• Able to work 20-25 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters required
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required
• All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• 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

Benefits

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

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