Reliability Engineer Intern

Flint Hills Resources; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Enid, Oklahoma invites you to join our Reliability Engineer Intern Summer 2027 program. This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience supporting plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence while working with experienced engineers.

You will analyze equipment data, assist in predictive and preventive programs, and participate in root cause analysis to improve uptime. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant degree and eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program (e.g., 4-year college, 2-year technical, certificate).
• Currently pursuing Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence projects.
• Analyze equipment and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and develop maintenance strategies.
• Contribute to predictive and preventive maintenance programs and spare parts strategies.
• Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting to improve uptime.
• Leverage data analytics and engineering tools to access documentation and improve efficiency.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, piping isometrics, plot plans, and equipment specs.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to implement solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

4-year degree program or equivalent

Tools

P&IDs

PFDs

Isometrics

Job description

Koch Fertilizer in Enid, Oklahoma has a Reliability Engineer Intern Summer 2027 opportunity available. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

Koch Fertilizer is a leading global producer and marketer of fertilizer products that promote sustainable agriculture and help farmers increase crop yields. As part of Koch Industries, KF is committed to operational excellence, safety, and innovation in delivering value to customers worldwide.

What You Will Do

• Take on projects that are representative of the work our full-time engineers do, gaining hands‑on experience supporting plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence.
• Analyze equipment and operational data to identify improvement opportunities, support decision‑making, and develop reliability and maintenance strategies.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs by evaluating equipment performance, inspection requirements, testing intervals, and spare parts strategies.
• Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities to solve equipment‑related challenges and improve plant reliability.
• Leverage engineering tools, data analytics, AI, and technology solutions to improve efficiency and enhance access to technical documentation and equipment information.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), piping isometrics, plot plans, and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams throughout the facility to develop solutions that improve equipment performance and plant uptime

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 4 year college program, 2 year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
• Currently enrolled in a degree program of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Eligible for full‑time employment before or by May 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems
• Demonstrated involvement in engineering design teams, student organizations, or hands‑on mechanical projects

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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