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%25 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.