Intern - Tank Integrity

Job Description

The Tank Integrity Team is seeking an Engineering Intern to support regional tank integrity program for above ground petroleum storage tanks at several products terminals. This position provides hands-on experience working within an operational oil and gas environment and offers direct exposure to the design, construction and maintenance of above ground atmospheric storage tanks.

The Tank Integrity Intern will work under the direct supervision of an experienced Tank Integrity Manager, and closely with terminal operations, business development managers and environmental professionals, to support tank maintenance activities in Sunoco Midstream's East Region.

Primary Responsibilities

* Reading and interpreting tank inspection reports, evaluating the recommended repairs, and developing scopes of work to complete the repairs.

• Closely manage the cleanings, inspections, and repairs for multiple tank projects simultaneously
• Coordinate with terminal managers to develop project scopes, cost estimates, write Capital Requests, conduct pre bid meetings, preconstruction meetings, and closely manage project execution and project spending within budget.
• Ensure that all work is performed to company and industry standards and procedures.
• Liaise with Business Development on tank outages and development of plans to reduce commercial impacts of same

* Work closely with Health Environmental and Safety on federal, state, and local environmental compliance requirements

* Maintaining tank inspection compliance calendars and updating tank integrity database

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives supporting Tank Integrity Maintenance Program

Learning Objectives / Skills Gained

o American Petroleum Institute (API) Construction and Inspection Standards and Recommended Practices for large diameter above ground storage tanks

o Steel Tank Institute (STI) Inspection Standards for small diameter along with certification requirements for the Inspection Standard

o Professional collaboration within an experienced Tank Integrity Team supporting tank maintenance activities

o Regulatory and corporate environmental compliance requirements for storage tanks

o Project Management and a project life cycle

o Midstream Oil and Gas Operations and a corporate environment

This co-op experience directly supports career development in the oil and gas industry, providing practical skills applicable to the operational and maintenance activities for above ground storage tanks.

Required Skills (External)

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Currently enrolled in college - we're open to candidates of all degrees - if you possess the intangibles above and the work sounds intriguing, we can teach you the rest
• Preferably junior status
• General requirements include self-motivated individuals, involvement in activities outside college studies.
• Above average GPA
• Distinctive problem solving skills and an intellectual curiosity to solve unique and oftentimes complex problems
• Strong work ethic and high level of self-motivation and accountability to "get stuff done" - while you'll receive regular coaching and feedback, we intentionally position our interns to be able to own their work
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with occasionally tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills