Field Mechanic Intern

Location: Watford City, ND

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Exciting internship opportunity as a Field Mechanic Intern at ONEOK, Inc. You will gain hands-on experience in mechanical work on equipment at our natural gas gathering and processing facilities. This internship is designed to provide you with practical knowledge and skills in maintaining and repairing critical infrastructure, while upholding our commitment to safety, ethics, and excellence.

What You Will Do

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.

Gain knowledge on how to service and maintain structural and mechanical equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Maintain and interpret various reports and records, such as work logs, service orders, inspection reports, maintenance records, pressure readings, and oil analysis reports.

Learn how to respond to dangerous or hazardous conditions, ensuring safety and operational standards are maintained.

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma required and must be at least 18 years old.

Enrolled in a two-year associate degree in a mechanical or technical field preferred.

Strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Basic understanding of mechanical principles and equipment maintenance is a plus.

Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions

About ONEOK: ONEOK, Inc. is a leading midstream service provider in the energy sector, committed to delivering energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We create exceptional value for our stakeholders by providing solutions for a transforming energy future.

ONEOK, Inc. is dedicated to a zero-incident culture, environmental responsibility, and the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct. We value diversity, continuous improvement, teamwork, and innovative solutions to serve our employees, customers, and communities effectively.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assist in a wide range of responsibilities inclusive of job shadowing, preparing reports, analyzing data, learning about various operational, technical, and/or business-related compliance, regulatory, and/or technical components.

Assist with development of presentations, trainings, knowledge sharing, and/or other administrative responsibilities

Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education

The candidate should be currently pursuing a certificate or degree relevant to the internship field

Work Experience

None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to: take initiative, demonstrate a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn, and be adaptable

Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and/or advanced math, algebra, and/or statistical methods

Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information and/or instructions

Ability to: contribute critical thinking skills, work well in teams, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)

Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward