Reliability Engineering Co-Op
About The Position
ChampionX, now part of SLB, is seeking an undergraduate student for its Reliability Engineering Co-Op Program in Sugar Land, Texas. The co-op provides hands-on experience supporting equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, asset performance, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Chemical Technologies division. The role combines engineering analysis with practical exposure to chemical manufacturing operations. The student will work with reliability and process engineers, participate in equipment failure investigations, analyze maintenance data, and contribute to projects intended to improve equipment uptime and operational efficiency. The assignment includes supervised plant observations and field activities, equipment inspections, maintenance audits, reliability assessments, and collaboration with maintenance and operations teams. A reliability engineering mentor and process engineering buddy will provide guidance and technical support. The student will also prepare a final presentation covering assigned projects, findings, accomplishments, lessons learned, and recommendations. Benefits eligibility is governed by applicable company policies and program guidelines. Employment will begin with ChampionX and transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline at an accredited college or university.
- Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer immigration sponsorship.
- Able and willing to work in a chemical manufacturing environment and comply with applicable safety requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior in an undergraduate engineering program.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Strong interest in reliability engineering, equipment maintenance, manufacturing operations, or asset performance improvement.
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems, engineering principles, and industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts, preventive maintenance practices, or equipment failure analysis.
- Exposure to Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Why methodologies, or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate findings.
- Previous internship, Co-Op, academic project, manufacturing, maintenance, or other relevant technical experience.
- Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems; beneficial but not required.
- Previous military technical or skilled trades experience, particularly for students returning to pursue an engineering degree.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
- Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a hands-on industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and analyze equipment failure logs to identify recurring issues, performance trends, and reliability improvement opportunities.
- Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations using cause mapping, 5-Why analysis, and other structured problem-solving methods.
- Assist with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to evaluate potential equipment failures, operational risks, and preventive actions.
- Support preventive maintenance program reviews and audits, evaluating maintenance effectiveness, documentation, and compliance with procedures.
- Assist in digitizing maintenance checklists and improving preventive maintenance documentation and tracking.
- Review and align equipment Bills of Material (BOMs) with asset criticality assessments to support maintenance planning and reliability.
- Analyze equipment performance and maintenance data using Microsoft Excel and other available tools.
- Participate in supervised plant observations, equipment inspections, maintenance audits, and reliability assessments in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with reliability engineers, process engineers, maintenance personnel, and operations teams on equipment uptime and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in preparing technical documentation, reliability reports, maintenance recommendations, and project summaries.
- Participate in team meetings, engineering discussions, and project reviews.
- Prepare a final presentation summarizing projects, findings, accomplishments, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.
- Complete required plant safety training and follow site safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and safe work practices.
Benefits
- Benefits eligibility in accordance with applicable company policies and program guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
