Reliability Engineering Co-Op

ChampionX • Sugar Land, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

ChampionX, now part of SLB, is seeking an undergraduate student for its Reliability Engineering Co-Op Program in Sugar Land, Texas, within the Chemical Technologies division. The co-op provides hands-on experience supporting equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, asset performance, and continuous improvement in a chemical manufacturing environment. The student will work with experienced 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 exposure to plant operations, equipment inspections, maintenance activities, and reliability assessments, alongside engineering analysis and project work. A designated reliability engineering mentor and process engineering buddy will provide guidance and technical support. Students will develop practical skills and explore potential career paths in reliability engineering, manufacturing, and related technical disciplines. Employment will begin with ChampionX and transition to SLB as part of the planned integration. This position is benefits-eligible under applicable company policies and program guidelines.

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.
• Previous military technical experience 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 opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, including cause mapping, 5-Why analysis, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Assist with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to assess potential equipment failures and operational risks and identify preventive actions.
• Support preventive maintenance program reviews and audits, evaluating maintenance effectiveness, documentation, and compliance with procedures.
• Assist in digitizing routine 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 to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in supervised plant observations, equipment inspections, maintenance audits, and reliability assessments.
• Collaborate with reliability engineers, process engineers, maintenance personnel, and operations teams on equipment uptime and continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing technical documentation, reliability reports, maintenance recommendations, and project summaries.
• Participate in team meetings, engineering discussions, and project reviews.
• Prepare a final presentation summarizing assigned projects, findings, accomplishments, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Complete required plant safety training and follow site safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and safe work practices.

Benefits

• This position is benefits-eligible in accordance with applicable company policies and program guidelines.
• Hands-on engineering experience with reliability, equipment performance, and chemical manufacturing challenges.
• Professional development and practical exposure to reliability methodologies, preventive maintenance strategies, RCA, and FMEA.
• Participation in meaningful reliability improvement projects.
• Guidance, technical support, and professional development from experienced reliability and process engineers.
• Firsthand experience in a chemical manufacturing plant, including equipment inspections, maintenance activities, and operational reliability assessments.
• Development of analytical, technical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

What This Job Offers

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