Maintenance/Reliability Inventory Intern

Third Coast; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Third Coast in Pearland, TX is seeking a Maintenance/Reliability Inventory Intern to support inventory and documentation while pursuing a related degree. You will assist with cycle counts, data entry, and maintaining organized storerooms in a hands-on, safety-conscious environment.

This part-time internship provides exposure to CMMS administration support, routine reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with maintenance staff to ensure accurate spare parts records and continuous

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or technical program.
• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, or Logistics.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Office apps.
• Interest in maintenance operations, reliability, inventory management, or industrial processes.
• Previous inventory, warehouse, administrative, or industrial experience preferred but not required.
• Experience entering, reviewing, or maintaining data and records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Administrator with inventory and related documentation.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts of maintenance materials and spare parts.
• Verify inventory information and report discrepancies.
• Identify, label, and organize parts, materials, shelving, bins, and inventory locations.
• Enter and update inventory information within maintenance systems and spreadsheets.
• Maintain accurate spareparts records and supporting inventory documentation.
• Assist with identifying and documenting critical spare parts.
• Track and update information related to longleadtime parts and materials.
• Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets, inventory reports, count sheets, and related documentation.
• Assist with inventory audits, record verification, reconciliation, and datacleanup activities.
• Scan, file, and organize maintenance inventory records and supporting documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and clearly identified maintenance storerooms and inventory areas.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to obtain information necessary to accurately identify and document parts.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, missing information, and organizational needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work practices while working in maintenance, storeroom, and industrial areas.
• Perform other inventory and administrative support duties as assigned.
• Exhibits and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Inventory data entry

Discrepancy identification

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pursuing degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Reliability Manager, the Maintenance/Reliability Inventory Intern provides part-time support to the Maintenance Administrator with maintenance inventory, spare-parts documentation, data accuracy, reporting, and storeroom organization. This position performs routine inventory and documentation activities that allow the Maintenance Administrator to remain focused on CMMS administration, maintenance reporting, work-process support, audit requirements, and other departmental responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Maintenance Administrator with maintenance inventory and related documentation.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts of maintenance materials and spare parts.
• Verify inventory information and report discrepancies.
• Identify, label, and organize parts, materials, shelving, bins, and inventory locations.
• Enter and update inventory information within maintenance systems and spreadsheets.
• Maintain accurate spareparts records and supporting inventory documentation.
• Assist with identifying and documenting critical spare parts.
• Track and update information related to longleadtime parts and materials.
• Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets, inventory reports, count sheets, and related documentation.
• Assist with inventory audits, record verification, reconciliation, and datacleanup activities.
• Scan, file, and organize maintenance inventory records and supporting documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and clearly identified maintenance storerooms and inventory areas.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to obtain information necessary to accurately identify and document parts.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, missing information, and organizational needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work practices while working in maintenance, storeroom, and industrial areas.
• Perform other inventory and administrative support duties as assigned.
• Exhibits and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors.

Knowledge and Work Experience:

• Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, community college, or technical program.
• Pursuit of a degree or certificate in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in maintenance operations, reliability, inventory management, supply chain, or industrial processes.
• Previous inventory, warehouse, maintenance, administrative, or industrial experience preferred but not required.
• Experience entering, reviewing, or maintaining data and records preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain inventory information.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and communicate findings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn inventory processes, maintenance terminology, and applicable systems.
• Basic analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, dependability, and a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Ability to move throughout maintenance shops, storerooms, warehouses, and industrial work areas.
• Ability to perform physical inventory counts and verify materials stored on shelves and in bins.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry parts, supplies, or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in office and industrial environments.
• Ability to use a computer, tablet, scanner, calculator, and other standard office equipment.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment when entering designated industrial areas.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.