Refining Mechanical Engineer Intern/Co-op

About This Role

This internship/co-op role allows Mechanical Engineers to gain hands-on experience in a refinery setting, focusing on industry best practices, critical thinking, and collaborative engineering. Interns will work with a team of professionals to understand refining processes and develop project management and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with industry codes and best practices in a refinery setting
• Build critical thinking skills related to refining processes
• Gain understanding of how different engineering disciplines collaborate
• Work with a team running a specific portion of the refining process to gain broad plant operation knowledge
• Expand written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment
• Develop and use project management skills to create project scopes, estimates, and schedules for Area Refining Engineer/Project Engineer roles
• Oversee design efforts and assist in construction processes as a project manager
• Support the refinery's Maintenance Department through design and development of equipment-related improvements as a Reliability Engineer
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and optimize maintenance programs for rotating equipment
• Troubleshoot fixed equipment like refinery pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems
• Research new technology in design, materials, and repair methods to achieve refinery goals

Requirements

• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Strong academic performance
• Authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without employment visa sponsorship
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program
• A valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program

Nice to Have

• Availability for multiple work terms
• Military experience

Benefits