About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within our reliability and rotating equipment teams at the Big West Oil refinery. You will work alongside experienced professionals to apply your engineering knowledge to real-world tasks, helping to optimize equipment performance and support refinery operations. This is a full-time, on-site role based in North Salt Lake.
What you'll do#
- Assist the reliability team in monitoring and analyzing equipment wear and end-of-life timelines.
- Support engineers as they develop maintenance strategies to improve reliability and extend the life of refinery assets.
- Create and review engineering drawings and specifications for equipment repairs or modifications.
- Perform field inspections of pumps, compressors, tanks, and piping to assess condition and troubleshoot issues.
- Help with data analysis for vibration monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Junior or Senior standing is preferred.
- A solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, specifically thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
- Proficiency in data analysis and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- A proactive, problem-solving attitude and a strong desire to learn.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: North Salt Lake, Utah.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Summer 2026 (May through August).
About Big West Oil, LLC
Big West Oil operates a refinery in North Salt Lake, Utah. Founded in 1948, the company functions as a subsidiary of FJ Management Inc. It processes crude oil from Utah, Wyoming, and Canada into motor fuels and specialty chemicals. The facility maintains a capacity of 35,000 barrels per day and serves customers across seven western states.
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