Mechanical Engineering Intern - Operations
POSITION SUMMARY:
Engineering Internship will allow the incumbent to utilize engineering principles under the tutelage of experienced industry professionals. The incumbent will learn by providing engineering support and project management for the given assets. The intern will be exposed to midstream operations and maintenance in the following areas: NGL fractionation plants and terminals, maintenance and reliability of rotating and fixed equipment, and Mechanical Integrity. The intern will be assigned work with various engineers in the department.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Application of engineering principles learned during course studies.
- Work alongside the Rotating, Stationary, and Mechanical Integrity Maintenance and Reliability Teams to maintain operations and increase reliability for NGL fractionation facilities and terminals. Tasks may include assisting in design, supporting equipment overhauls, tracking mechanical equipment performance versus design, supporting equipment testing and startup, or utilizing the PCMS software to optimize the Mechanical Integrity database on existing facilities.
- Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills.
- Inclination towards hands-on/mechanical problem solving.
- Must be able to manage time and workload independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Must be willing to provide administrative assistance to engineers with tasks like equipment monitoring and data collection to trend equipment reliability
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFACTIONS:
- Active pursuit of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Mechanical preferred.
- Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors
- Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Well-grounded, preferring to work in a collegial and team environment
- A self-starter
- Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgment and common sense
- Operates independently within approved guidelines, and with minimum supervision; delivers pertinent information in a timely manner.
- Regular and reliable attendance
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions
- Ability to frequently throughout the work shift, push, pull and lift at least a minimum of 50lbs to a minimum height of 3-4 feet and maneuver equipment or parts as needed
- Ability to work outdoors in changing climate conditions
- Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing
- Ability to climb up and down ladders, stairs, and platforms at varying heights
- Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex)
- We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
- This role is subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Targa policy.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.