Mechanical Engineering Internship

Big West Oil • North Salt Lake, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Big West Oil's Internship program is a structured summer internship opportunity for current full-time university students. You will gain hands-on experience in your area of study and receive directed mentorship while under the guidance of seasoned professionals. This role offers the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world tasks, helping you develop a strong foundation for your professional future.

Are you ready to apply your mechanical engineering skills to real-world challenges in a fast-paced refinery? This internship offers you the chance to work directly with our rotating equipment and reliability teams. You will gain hands-on experience with critical machinery, helping to optimize their performance and ensure the refinery's reliable operation. This intern will be placed in one of the following groups:

Reliability Engineering- Using data analysis and engineering principles to ensure that equipment, systems, and processes operate without failure, maximizing uptime, lifecycle, and reducing costs.
Rotating Equipment Engineering- Focuses on the design, maintenance, and reliability of machinery that rotates, such as pumps, compressors, and other fixed or rotating equipment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering (Junior or Senior standing preferred, all others welcome).
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• Proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A strong desire to learn and a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the reliability team with monitoring and analyzing the wear and end-of-life timelines on equipment.
• Support engineers in developing maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and extend asset life.
• Contribute to the creation and review of engineering drawings and specifications for equipment repairs or modifications.
• Participate in field inspections of pumps, compressors, tanks, piping, and other equipment to assess their condition and troubleshoot issues.
• Help with data analysis for vibration monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.

Benefits

• Hands-On Experience: Work with critical refinery equipment, turning theoretical knowledge into practical skills.
• Professional Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced mechanical and reliability engineers who will guide your professional development.
• Resume-Building Skills: Gain a working knowledge of rotating equipment, reliability engineering, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Career Insight: This internship will give you a clear understanding of a mechanical engineering career in the energy sector, helping you stand out in the job market.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern