Reliability Engineering Intern

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES

The Reliability Engineer Intern will provide the necessary support to accomplish the refinery’s objectives in the most safe, economical, and technically feasible manner. This position is responsible for providing engineering services to optimize equipment life and plant profitability.

DESCRIPTION

• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with all Calumet procedures.
• Assist in reliability efforts in assigned areas of responsibility by providing technical assistance in resolving equipment design, operation, and maintenance problems.
• Analyze equipment histories and inspection data and make recommendations for reliability improvement and failure avoidance.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes and track the implementation of recommendations through resolution.
• Utilize reliability tools such as failure calculations, failure evaluations, and cost and risk analysis to evaluate and prioritize reliability issues.
• Assist Operations, Product Control, and Maintenance Departments in developing procedures, training, and processes to ensure equipment is operated within its design parameters.
• Review equipment specifications and standards and develop recommendations for reliability improvement.
• Recommend and execute projects and/or studies to support overall plant reliability.
• Other activities as assigned by the Calumet management team.

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES (Subjective Requirements)

• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and electronic.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize tasks with minimal direction or oversight.
• Ability to learn any potential new Engineering processes/systems and equipment quickly.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, and Skill Set)

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field.
• Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, fired process equipment, pressure relief devices, valves and the factors that affect their reliability.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and very strong troubleshooting capability.
• Must possess proficient skills in PC Workstation and Windows Office Suite.