Engineering Intern

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Job Description
At Pinnacle, we make the world more reliable. Join us as an Engineering Intern and participate in a 10-12 week program consisting of technical training and work on an engineering project across multiple areas of reliability data gathering, organizing, analyzing, and strategizing. Pinnacle's internship includes an opportunity to learn the energy industry, individual and group presentations, Lunch & Learns, and networking opportunities. Launch your professional career by participating in Pinnacle's intern program.
Job Duties (you may or may not be doing all duties while in the program)

• Develop and implement comprehensive Reliability programs, including:

• Risk Based Inspection (RBI)
• Mechanical integrity programs
• Inspection program development
• Facility or equipment condition assessment
• Application of API codes and technical standards (API 510, 570, 571, 574, 580, and 581)

• Work independently to complete project deliverables and tasks such as organizing and verifying technical data using applicable software (data examples may include piping materials, dimensions, pressure, and temperature captured through documents such as Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, engineering drawings and code forms)
• Extract and verify technical data (metallurgy, temperatures, pressures, thicknesses, etc.) from documents such as Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), engineering construction drawings, and code forms
• Generate risk profiles for entire operating facilities
• Participate in Asset Optimization studies using primary data sources such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balance, P&IDs, and isometrics provided by the client for fixed equipment and piping systems
• Utilize multiple software solutions to maximize the effectiveness of our services
• Deliver a final presentation to share all you have learned and accomplished during your time at Pinnacle

• Demonstrate effective time management skills to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
• Achieve, maintain, and accurately report performance metrics
• Recognize inefficiencies and facilitate innovation that results in significant improvements
• The program is from 5/20/2024 to 8/9/2024

Benefits of the program

• Learn about reliability, the energy industry, and data analysis.
• Participate in endeavors that provide professional development and technical/soft skill training
• Enjoy group outings with fellow interns and networking opportunities with company leaders
• Leverage organized mentorship throughout the duration of the internship
• Launch your full-time career with Pinnacle through a successful internship
• Relocation assistance where applicable

The Complete You

• Health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off (PTO), nine paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer paid time off (VPTO), and maternity and parental leave.

Campus Perks

• Onsite gym with full amenities, walking workstations, free parking, mini mart/snack machines, gourmet coffee machines, multiple indoor and outdoor collaboration areas, huddle rooms, deep workspaces, and lactation facilities.

Company Celebrations

• Quarterly town hall and fellowships, length of service awards where employees receive additional paid time off and bonuses to cover travel expenses for anniversary milestone trips (5, 10, and 15 years).

Empowering You for Success

• Opportunity to participate in customer-focused project management groups (PODs) that help facilitate collaboration and project support, access to company technology stack of Microsoft Office 365 Suite and MS Teams, comprehensive onboarding, on-demand training, regular lunch and learns, supervisor and accountability training, leadership development programs, continuous learning opportunities, and more.

Accountabilities/Results/Success for this role

• Project Work Efficiency: Executing tasks with quality and within assigned time frames; Effectively working and communicating with team members, Project Lead, other Pinnacle personnel and customer contacts

Required Qualifications/Skills/Competencies

• Completed a minimum of three years at an accredited university in any Engineering program
• Academic success in field of study
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong aptitude for learning new processes and techniques

• Willingness to relocate to Pasadena, TX for the duration of the internship - relocation assistance and one-time housing stipend provided

Equipment and Software Knowledge

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office

Working Environment

• Conditions may include working inside and/or outside. May work around office machinery with moving parts and moving objects. Working near radiant and electrical energy. Working closely with others or working alone. Working extended or irregular hours and travelling by all possible modes of transportation.

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, lift and carry under 30 lbs., and perceive depth.

Tools and PPE Requirements

• Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but not limited to computers and related equipment, calculators, copiers, fax machines, and telephone.

Limitations and Disclaimer
This job description describes the general job duties, accountabilities and physical requirements associates with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all the duties, accountabilities, or skills required for the position.
The general job duties, accountabilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.
This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general job duties, accountabilities, and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitude to perform each duty, accountability, and physical requirement proficiently.
Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with Pinnacle in the U.S. is required and the company will not pursue Visa sponsorship for this position.
Pinnacle participates in E-Verify, a federal government system used to verify employment authorization and social security number of each new employee.
Pinnacle is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.