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. 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. 

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 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 

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

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

• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)

• 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)

• Finger Mobility: 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 fingertips (Constantly)

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

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Constantly)

• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

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

• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)

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

• 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)

• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally)

• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally)

• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally)

• Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)

• Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)

• Potential electric shock (Occasionally)

• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)

• High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)

• Unprotected heights (Occasionally)

• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to other locations may be required

Driving

• A commute will be required to travel to a designated company office or worksite.   The employee will not be assigned a company vehicle.   During the workday, travel between worksites will be as a passenger in a company vehicle.

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​.