Maintenance Engineering Intern

Deep Well Services

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Houston, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will analyze maintenance and failure data for hydraulic equipment to identify trends and improve operational reliability. They will also collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to enhance data quality and reporting processes.

Qualifications

We're looking for a Maintenance Engineering Intern to support the Fleet & Maintenance department. The ideal candidate will be currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills and an interest in heavy equipment are highly desirable.

Job Description

Compensation

Compensation is structured based on academic standing and relevant experience:

  • Early undergraduate (Freshman/Sophomore): starting in the mid-to-high teens hourly
  • Upper-level undergraduate (Junior/Senior): up to $20.00 per hour

Position Summary

The Maintenance Engineering Intern will support the Fleet & Maintenance department in analyzing equipment reliability, improving maintenance practices, and enhancing how maintenance data is captured and utilized. This role will focus on Hydraulic Completion Units (HCUs), power packs, and pumps, with an emphasis on driving data-backed operational improvements.

Location

Flexible – Zelienople, PA, Midland, Tx, or Houston, Tx

Duration

Summer Internship (approximately 10–12 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze maintenance and failure data for HCUs, power packs, and pumps to identify trends and key failure drivers
  • Support initiatives aimed at reducing equipment downtime and overall maintenance costs through data-driven insights
  • Evaluate current maintenance data capture processes and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies
  • Assist in improving data quality, standardization, and reporting within existing systems
  • Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and shop personnel to understand equipment performance and failure modes
  • Support tracking of fleet performance, maintenance activities, and equipment utilization
  • Present findings, insights, and recommendations to department leadership at the conclusion of the internsh

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and pivot tables
  • Demonstrated interest in heavy equipment, fleet operations, or oil and gas services
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to maintenance or asset management systems such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or equivalent
  • Hands-on experience working with mechanical systems, vehicles, or industrial equipment

Disclaimer

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

EOE Statement

Deep Well Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deep Well Services does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.


 

Deep Well Services

Established in 2008, Deep Well Services (DWS) is an oilfield services company specializing in the most complex and difficult types of well work utilizing hydraulic completion units and workover rigs. We are a leader in efficiency and safety performance and provide valued-added services to the world’s most respected oil and gas companies. We accomplish this through retaining top-tier talent, applying innovative technology, and building partnerships based on trust and reliability. DWS has active projects in Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, West Virginia, and has recently expanded outside the U.S. into Argentina. Deep Well Services recognizes that our success is directly related to the talent, ambition, and leadership embodied within our employees and the communities we serve. DWS is the only hydraulic completion and intervention services company in North America to have earned the API Q2 certification for Quality Management. In fact, our Quality Management System is certified by both API Q2 and ISO 9001:2015. Our designation as API Q2/ISO9001 Certified exemplifies our commitment to continuous improvement, mitigating risk, and providing our customers a competitive advantage in the safest and most environmentally conscious way possible. The technology we have deployed has become a game changer for our customers. Multi-faceted equipment enables us to perform more jobs without additional equipment to mobilize. We have invested heavily in technology and training. From the well site to the classroom, DWS commitment to technological advancements is second to none. DWS has invested heavily in a competency-based training program that enables each employee to be promoted within the company based on a competency check list. The competency program allows DWS employees to take their own initiative in creating and driving their career paths via the competency checklist. Giving our employees the power to drive their own success.
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