Logistics Specialist
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Oil States Houma recognizes that our diverse workforce is our greatest asset. We offer a competitive compensation package, including paid time off as well as health insurance eligibility on the first day of employment. Paid time off includes vacation, holiday and sick time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long and short term disability, and flexible spending accounts. When we contribute to the company’s success, we all win.
Oil States is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Logistics Specialist in Houma, Louisiana.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Professional who manages the domestic and international shipments of goods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Negotiate and manage domestic and international carrier contracts
- Manage all export compliance activities including screening and auditing for compliance with BIS/EAR, DOD/ITAR, OFAC regulations including deemed exports
- Determine correct ECCN and HTS classifications
- Manage all import compliance activities ensuring accuracy in Customs reporting.
- Manage customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers
- Oversee the preparation of waybills, ensure compliance with letters of credit, ensure cargo insurance meets requirements
- Work directly with Quality and Shipping Departments to ensure all orders are shipped in accordance with contractual terms and conditions
- Manage/coordinate intercompany international shipments, ensuring on-time deliveries
- Arrange and assist with crating, packing, and loading containers and equipment.
- Expedite, trace and obtain proof of delivery as required
- Monitor and report the performance of carriers, craters and forwarders as well as lower overall costs of transportation
- Process invoices for carriers, craters and forwarders
- Maintain shipping records and audit freight bills
- Ensure compliance with current HAZMAT and DOTD regulations
- Follow all shipments in transit to assure on time delivery or delays.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school graduate, college degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience in domestic and international transportation
- Thorough knowledge of preparing and maintaining accurate and complete shipping documentation including purchase orders, packing lists, commercial invoices, NAFTA certificates, customs documentation, sales contracts, inspection certificates, bills of lading
- Thorough knowledge of INCO Terms 2020
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Email, etc.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good people skills and able to work well with other co-workers, vendors and customers
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a competing priority setting
- Remain up to date on tariffs world wide.
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Intern/Co-op - Midstream Logistics and Storage Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering (Summer 2026)

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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.
Overview:Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students who want meaningful hands-on experiences in their fields of study. The following core values guide MPC's approach to doing business: safety and environmental stewardship; integrity; inclusion; collaboration; and excellence. Interns/co-ops work side-by-side with experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams who create value for the company's shareholders. MPC believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as the bottom line.
About the Logistics & Storage (L&S) Organization:The Logistics & Storage organization is the link between the Refining and Marketing components of Marathon. L&S transports crude oil and refined products to and from the refineries and onto storage terminals for distribution to retail marketing facilities, via pipelines and marine transportation operations.
Logistics & Storage is comprised of four primary components:
Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) - L&SE provides engineering design and project management services to Terminals, MPL, and Marine.
Terminals - Terminals play a prominent role in enhancing life's possibilities by blending, distributing, and delivering quality products in a safe, reliable, and competitive manner.
Marathon Pipe Line Company (MPL) - MPL operates pipeline systems that move crude oil from production fields, other pipeline companies, and offshore platforms to MPC refineries, other refineries, and other pipeline systems. MPL also operates pipeline systems that move refined products from refineries to product terminals.
Marine - Maintains and operates a large private inland petroleum products barge fleet, which is used to ship crude oil, intermediates, and refined products.
Responsibilities:The purpose of the Logistics and Storage intern/co-op program is to identify and develop future technical and leadership talent for the benefit of MPC, the engineering intern/co-op, and the engineering profession.
The intern/co-op program may consist of any number of work sessions. Multiple sessions give interns/co-ops the ability to rotate between the different L&S components in order to gain exposure to the various business segments and to offer a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility. Intern/Co-ops will gain experience in the 5 phases of the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP) including Conceptual, Feasibility, Definition, Implementation, and Start-up/Close-out.
Other responsibilities may include:
+ Development of project scope
+ Engineering oversight
+ Technical design
+ Cost estimating
+ Schedule development
+ Evaluating and summarizing bid sets
+ Construction supervision
+ Safety leadership
+ Coordination with operations groups
+ Project documentation
+ Travel ranges from 15-45%
Qualifications:
+ Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
+ Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree seeking program for the duration of the experience.
+ Strong academic performance.
+ 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.
+ Many projects will require travel to construction sites; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
+ Military experience a plus.
+ MIN - $32.92 per hour / MAX - $1.67
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Findlay, Ohio
Job Requisition ID:
Pay Min/Max:
0.00 - 999.99 Hourly
Grade:
HRLY1
Location Address:
539 S Main St
Additional locations:
Catlettsburg, Kentucky, East Sparta, Ohio, La Palma, California, Mt Airy, Louisiana, Owensboro, Kentucky, Salt Lake City, Utah, Vernon, Illinois, Wood River, Illinois
Education:
Employee Group:
Full time
Employee Subgroup:
Intern
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here ( . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at . 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 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.
About Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.
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