Industrial Maintenance Intern: Hands-On Mechanical Tech

Koch; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Methanol St. James invites applications for a Mechanical Technician Intern Summer 2027 in St. James, Louisiana. This 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2027 and offers hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial setting.

As an intern, you will learn preventive maintenance, assist with installation and repair of rotating equipment, and collaborate with experienced technicians to support plant reliability and uptime.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program, such as Welding, Boilermaking, Pipefitting, Millwrighting, etc.
• Willing and able to meet the physical requirements
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and reliable operation of a methanol facility by performing preventive maintenance activities and equipment inspections.
• Learn precision maintenance practices while working alongside experienced technicians in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, and other critical plant assets.
• Support repairs and inspections of fixed equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, boilers, furnaces, and heaters.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, plan repairs, and improve plant reliability and uptime.
• Gain hand-on experience using tools, equipment, and maintenance processes that are representative of the work performed by our full-time mechanical technicians

Education

Relevant degree or workforce training program (e.g., Welding, Boilermaking, Pipefitting, Millwrighting)

Job description

Koch Methanol St. James invites applications for a Mechanical Technician Intern Summer 2027 in St. James, Louisiana. This 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2027 and offers hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial setting.

As an intern, you will learn preventive maintenance, assist with installation and repair of rotating equipment, and collaborate with experienced technicians to support plant reliability and uptime.