Operations and Maintenance Intern

Liberation Labs • Richmond, IN

66d • $25 - $28

About The Position

This is a paid internship from either May to August 2026 or May to December 2026. This position is 100% on-site and is based in Richmond, Indiana. Occasional travel is required; candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Work schedule: Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. Rate of pay: $25 - $28 / hour.

Requirements

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline, fermentation, or physical science.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Candidate must be comfortable working on a construction site and in a manufacturing environment around heavy machinery (i.e. cranes and forklifts).
• Strong computer skills; highly proficient in Excel.
• Ability to perform all work in a timely, and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with employees, subcontractors, and other third parties.
• Ability to present information in a clear and organized manner in both written and verbal form.
• Self-starter, highly inquisitive and detail oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and results-oriented.
• Responsible for delivering on your assigned work, contributing to the team where needed with minimal supervision.
• Resilient, able to handle ambiguity, and enjoys the challenges and rewards of working for a start-up.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company’s operations team, project engineering team, maintenance team, and external vendors with tasks related to the start-up and commissioning of a biomanufacturing facility.
• Perform equipment quality checks.
• Gather and organize equipment and project data to enable a safe and successful start-up (i.e. equipment list data, spare parts, etc.).
• Connect with vendors and contractors to gather necessary equipment information.
• Prepare slide decks and presentations as needed.
• Support the development of high-quality startup reports/updates.
• Support installation and start-up of equipment.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and track action items.
• Assist with Capital Project documentation.
• Work with operations and maintenance team, engineering team, and vendors to ensure compliance with government and engineering standards.
• Continuously demonstrate a sense of ownership over assigned tasks to deliver top-quality and time-bound results.
• Draft SOPs.
• Complete other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree