Reliability Engineering Intern

UP CAP; Springs (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UP CAP is seeking a budding Mechanical Engineer (Bachelor or Master level) for a hands-on internship in Springs, NY. You will perform fieldwork, inspect refinery equipment, document findings, and participate in safety and technical committees.

The role emphasizes data recording, reporting, and continuous learning across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. Ideal candidates are pursuing an ME degree, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and can commit to 40 hours per week with overtime as

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical systems in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with SDS and safety protocols.
• Ability to document and present data clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Support refinery initiatives focusing on mechanical integrity and inspection.
• Perform fieldwork wearing PPE and operating process units.
• Document detailed reports and participate in committees.
• Track, monitor, and justify projects for training experiences.
• Troubleshoot equipment and determine root causes.
• Design and analyze equipment performance to identify improvements.
• Develop and test equipment and components for best-in-class systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineers on root-cause analysis.
• Plan and write specifications for process equipment.
• Prepare reports and file documents.

Skills

Industrial equipment knowledge

Safety protocols familiarity

Independent work ability

Data recording and presentation

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.00+

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support refinery initiatives focusing on mechanical integrity and inspection, including fieldwork.
• Perform physical activities such as climbing, standing, crawling, confined space entry, and maneuvering through operating process units while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Document detailed reports on findings and participate in various committees.
• Track, monitor, and justify projects to create sound training experience.
• Troubleshoot equipment, determine root causes, and take corrective actions to resolve system failures.
• Participate in technical investigations, design, and analysis of equipment performance to identify deficiencies and improvements.
• Develop, select, and test equipment and components to evaluate and select best‑in‑class technology systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineers on equipment problem solving through root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Oversee mechanical and instrumentation equipment to generate critical equipment lists, update P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Plan, design, and write specifications for process equipment.
• Create and prepare reports, type documents, and file.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Junior or Senior pursuing Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.00.
• Availability to work at least 40 hours per week and overtime as needed.
• Basic knowledge of industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with SDS and safety protocols in a mechanical environment.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to record and present data clearly and concisely.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good organizational and strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and desire for continual learning and self-development.
• Desired characteristics include experience with industrial operations, adaptability, collaborative relationship building, professional communication and judgment, results orientation, and active participation in creating a respectable work environment.