Intern - Engineering USAC
USA Compression Partners, LP, provides gas compression services. We are one of the largest independent providers of compression services in the United States. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers.
Key Business Objectives
This is a summer intern engineering position. We are seeking an intern who is detail-oriented and efficient, professional and personable to work in a 10-12 week internship program. The successful candidate will have the ability and desire to fully utilize the technological resources provided, to perform all tasks effectively. This position is based in Dallas, Texas and reports to the Director of Engineering.
Primary Responsibilities
Applications, Project, & Operations and Reliability Engineering
Goals/Objectives:
· Obtain general understanding of compression: reciprocating gas compressors and major components, equipment variations, applications, basic gas laws, site conditions, etc.
· Ariel Performance Program software and understanding performance runs
· Build performances by gathering relevant equipment information from unit files and operations
· Introduction to equipment selection for specific site conditions and the path an opportunity takes
· Learn basic compressor package sizing (piping, vessels, coolers, etc.)
· Learn basics of P&IDs, GAs, and vessel drawings
· Review scopes of work and unit files for compressor repackage project design completeness
· Field visits with various engineering and reliability teams to observe day-to-day operations and support engineering support needs
· Support full-time engineering staff with data governance initiatives and ongoing large scale engineering work
· Work cross-functionally with other USAC departments to better understand the integration of engineering and business
Skills, Qualifications and Education
· Candidate for Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (required).
· Exposure to design principles of compressors, pumps, exchangers, pressure vessels, and control systems (preferred).
· Strong writing and communication skills.
· Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint).
· Focused, resourceful, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-disciplined personal orientation.
· Team player attitude.
Working Conditions
· Dynamic, fast-paced, demanding environment.
· Periodic lifting requirements of up to 25 lbs.
· Travel may be required up to 5-15% of the time worked.
· In some cases, the site working environment may include outside conditions and exposure to temperature extremes.
· While performing duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or parts.
· Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
USA Compression is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.