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. at one of our western North Dakota locations! 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 a leading midstream service provider in the energy sector, committed to delivering energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We create exceptional value for our stakeholders by providing solutions for a transforming energy future.

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.

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 math, 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

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

- Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

- Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

- Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

- Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

- Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

- Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

- Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

- Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

- Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

- Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

- Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

- Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

- Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

- Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

- Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

- Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

- Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

- Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

- Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

- Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

- Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

- Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)

- Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)

- Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)

- Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

- CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

- Travel to other locations may be required

Driving

- Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.