Reliability Engineer Intern

Koch; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSAs

Life Insurance

Disability

Retirement

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Enid, Oklahoma offers a Reliability Engineer Intern Summer 2027 internship. The 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2027, providing hands-on experience in plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence.

The internship emphasizes analyzing equipment performance, supporting maintenance programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve uptime and reliability.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program.
• 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 visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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 P&IDs, 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

Job description

Your Job

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 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

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 Benefits

• medical


• dental


• vision


• flexible spending and health savings accounts


• life insurance


• ADD


• disability


• retirement


• paid vacation/time off


• educational assistance


• infertility assistance


• paid parental leave


• adoption assistance

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).