Field Mechanic Intern

ONEOK • Calumet, OK

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About The Position

ONEOK is offering a Field Mechanic Intern opportunity providing hands-on experience with mechanical work on equipment at natural gas gathering and processing facilities. The internship is intended to develop practical knowledge and skills in maintaining and repairing critical infrastructure while following safety, ethical, and operational standards. The intern may assist with fixed and rotating equipment, including engines and electrical drivers, and support maintenance, installation, and repair of compressors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, and electrical equipment. The role also involves learning to service structural and mechanical equipment, keep and interpret maintenance and inspection records, and respond to hazardous conditions. General internship work may include job shadowing, report preparation, data analysis, learning about operational, technical, compliance, or regulatory matters, and assisting with presentations, training, knowledge sharing, and administrative tasks. Duties may include DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response. The employee must remain alert and respond immediately to hazardous conditions. The position involves inside and outside work, travel to other locations as needed, and physical activity ranging from light exertion to frequent walking and standing. A company vehicle may be assigned based on tasks, subject to applicable driver’s license requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently pursuing a certificate or degree relevant to the internship field.
• Ability to take initiative, maintain a positive attitude, show eagerness to learn, and adapt.
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic and, where applicable, advanced math, algebra, or statistical methods.
• Ability to communicate and exchange written and verbal information or instructions.
• Critical thinking, teamwork, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to meet the position’s light-work physical demands, including frequent standing and walking and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• A valid applicable driver’s license may be required if assigned a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a two-year associate degree program in a mechanical or technical field.
• Basic understanding of mechanical principles and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical work on fixed and rotating equipment, including internal combustion engines, natural gas-powered engines, and electrical drivers.
• Support the maintenance, installation, and repair of compressors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, and electrical equipment.
• Learn to service and maintain structural and mechanical equipment to support performance and reliability.
• Maintain and interpret work logs, service orders, inspection reports, maintenance records, pressure readings, and oil analysis reports.
• Learn to respond to dangerous or hazardous conditions and maintain safety and operational standards.
• Assist with job shadowing, report preparation, data analysis, and learning about operational, technical, compliance, regulatory, or business-related components.
• Assist with developing presentations and training, knowledge sharing, and administrative responsibilities.
• Remain alert and respond immediately to hazardous conditions; duties may include DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response.
• Travel to other locations when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED