Reliability Engineer Intern — Elevate Refinery Performance

CHS McPherson Refinery, Inc.; Lindsborg (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS McPherson Refinery, Inc. is seeking a Reliability Engineering Intern to provide technical support to refinery Mechanical Engineers, helping achieve equipment reliability while upholding safety, environment, and economic guidelines.

You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. This internship offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, inspection analysis, and project work, with a focus on reliability improvements across refinery units.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical or Civil Engineering program at a four-year college/university.
• Available to work 40 hours per week.
• Experience in refinery or petrochemical environments is a plus.
• Must be able to wear PPE including respirators.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to refinery Mechanical Engineers and Inspectors to improve equipment reliability and performance while meeting safety and environmental guidelines.
• Assist in mechanical equipment design, inspection data analysis, and root cause failure analysis; develop maintenance recommendations.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to design and install new projects and unit improvements.
• Identify and report safety, health, and environmental issues affecting operations and personnel.
• Support project work including equipment specifications, integrity evaluations, and related tasks.

Education

Mechanical or Civil Engineering (Pursuing)

Job description

CHS McPherson Refinery, Inc. is seeking a Reliability Engineering Intern to provide technical support to refinery Mechanical Engineers, helping achieve equipment reliability while upholding safety, environment, and economic guidelines.

You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. This internship offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, inspection analysis, and project work, with a focus on reliability improvements across refinery units.