Interns & Co-ops
When the experience of a few months lasts a lifetime
As part of our recruiting continuum, BP works closely with top colleges and universities around the country to give talented students hands-on experience in their chosen field. Whether you spend a few months or a year with us, when you join as an Intern or a Co-op you’ll become a valued part of our business. You’ll be given real work, with tangible benefits and measurable results. At the same time you’ll have the opportunity to learn about and even help to solve some of the most important issues we face.
The programs have been designed to allow both students and BP the opportunity to evaluate future career possibilities. You will earn a competitive wage to help pay your educational expenses while gaining invaluable experience that will pay off throughout your career.
To be considered for our Co-operative Education Program or the Internship Program, you need to be in good academic standing with exceptional leadership, communication, and self-motivational skills. These programs are a primary source for hiring regular full-time employees.
The program
Co-operative programBP's co-op program usually alternates semesters working and studying, allowing students to work three to four times before graduation. Students typically begin working during their sophomore year. Assignments will vary in complexity depending on level of education. Co-op students gain a valuable and diverse work experience operationally and geographically over the course of their co-op career.
Once you are on the job, you will be supervised by a BP professional who will provide guidance and monitoring, while allowing you an appropriate degree of autonomy in your work. You will follow an individual work plan and be assigned a project that will sufficiently challenge your skills in on-the-job situations. Through frequent performance evaluations and counselling, you will gain full understanding of BP and your career area.
Opportunities are available for chemical and mechanical engineers as well as procurement majors in the refining area of BP.
Internship program
BP's internship program provides hands-on, career-specific experience working full-time, usually during summer breaks. Intern opportunities are generally available in all major areas of BP for students majoring in the disciplines in which we recruit: engineering, science and business.
BP's internship program provides hands-on, career-specific experience working full-time, usually during summer breaks. Intern opportunities are generally available in all major areas of BP for students majoring in the disciplines in which we recruit: engineering, science and business.
If you are interested in applying for an internship or co-op, please visit your career placement office to learn when BP representatives will be on campus conducting interviews.
Technician internship program
BP works closely with top community and technical colleges around the country to give talented students hands-on experience in their chosen field. This allows both the students and BP the opportunity to evaluate future career possibilities. The intern program is a primary source for hiring regular full-time employees.
BP works closely with top community and technical colleges around the country to give talented students hands-on experience in their chosen field. This allows both the students and BP the opportunity to evaluate future career possibilities. The intern program is a primary source for hiring regular full-time employees.
BP’s internship program usually takes place during the summer breaks, but can also occur at other times. Students are given defined projects that can be completed during the internship and are mentored by experienced BP technicians.
Opportunities are available in all major areas of BP for process, production, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical technician students.
To be considered, you need to be enrolled in one of the noted discipline technology programs and be in good academic standing. Strong leadership communication and self-motivation skills are preferred. Students can apply for the internship opportunity prior to completing their first year. However, the first year of the program must have been completed before the internship actually begins.
