Field Mechanic Intern

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Exciting internship opportunity as a Field Mechanic Intern at ONEOK, Inc. located in Watford or Williston, ND! You will gain hands-on experience in mechanical work on equipment at our natural gas gathering and processing facilities. This internship is designed to provide you with practical knowledge and skills in maintaining and repairing critical infrastructure, while upholding our commitment to safety, ethics, and excellence.

What You Will Do:
- Assist with mechanical work on fixed and rotating equipment, including internal combustion engines, natural gas-powered engines, and electrical drivers.
- Support the maintenance, installation, and repair of compressors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, and electrical equipment.
- Gain knowledge on how to service and maintain structural and mechanical equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Maintain and interpret various reports and records, such as work logs, service orders, inspection reports, maintenance records, pressure readings, and oil analysis reports.
- Learn how to respond to dangerous or hazardous conditions, ensuring safety and operational standards are maintained.

What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma required and must be at least 18 years old.
- Enrolled in a two-year associate degree in a mechanical or technical field preferred.
- Strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Basic understanding of mechanical principles and equipment maintenance is a plus.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions

About ONEOK: ONEOK, Inc. is dedicated to a zero-incident culture, environmental responsibility, and the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct. We value diversity, continuous improvement, teamwork, and innovative solutions to serve our employees, customers, and communities effectively.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in the internship and how they align with ONEOK’s core values.

Job Profile Summary

Based on area of assignment interns provide field support in a variety of functional areas inclusive of: Pipeline Operations, Pipeline Integrity, Mechanical Integrity, Mechanical Maintenance; Measurement, Corrosion, Instrumentation, Plant Operations, Construction as well as other related disciplines.

With supportive guidance and mentoring Interns are provided the opportunity to engage to obtaining first-hand knowledge and experience.

Internships are designed to augment college learning by further educating students in teamwork, problem solving skills, work ethics, adaptability, communication, responsibility, time management, organization, perseverance and motivation as well as commercial awareness and business acumen.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist in a wide range of responsibilities inclusive of job shadowing, preparing reports, analyzing data, learning about various operational, technical, and/or business-related compliance, regulatory, and/or technical components.
• Assist with development of presentations, trainings, knowledge sharing, and/or other administrative responsibilities
• Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education

• The candidate should be currently pursuing a certificate or degree relevant to the internship field

Work Experience

• None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: take initiative, demonstrate a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn, and be adaptable
• Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and/or advanced match, algebra, and/or statistical methods
• Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information and/or instructions
• Ability to: contribute critical thinking skills, work well in teams, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

• None required