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Repsol has an opportunity for a Maintenance Operations Intern to join the Maintenance Operations team this summer, based in Horseheads, NY. This internship is open to students currently enrolled in either a 2-yr technical college or 4-year engineering degree program.

Repsol is one of the top companies in the oil and gas industry. We are present across the entire value chain: exploration and production, transformation, development, and marketing of energy that is efficient, sustainable, and competitive for millions of people.

Repsol is committed to our internship program and helping students enhance their academic studies with real-world, hands-on projects. As an intern, you'll work on real projects that deliver tangible benefits and measurable results. At the same time, you'll have the opportunity to learn about and help to solve some of the most important issues we face. You will experience genuine teamwork, and work alongside highly qualified and experienced colleagues, while you work on live projects and operations.

Internship Details:

• Position will be supported onsite, M-F, non-exempt (hourly) 40 hrs. per week, in Horseheads, NY.

• Students must be available for the full duration of the internship.

• Interns will receive an hourly wage but are not eligible for benefits or paid time off. Interns will be compensated for observed company holidays.

• Non-local candidates may be considered provided they meet the required qualifications and understand they are responsible for any travel to/from Horseheads and summer housing.A stipend is included to offset personal expenses.

Job Description:

The Maintenance Operations Intern will support the daytoday maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of Repsol's field equipment and production facilities. This role is ideal for students who enjoy handson mechanical work, problemsolving, and active time in the field. The intern will work closely with Maintenance Technicians, Field Operators, and Production teams to help ensure that equipment is safe, reliable, and operating efficiently.

This internship provides exposure to the mechanical systems, equipment inspections, reliability methods, and preventive maintenance strategies that support upstream and midstream oil and gas operations.

The intern will gain realworld experience in:

Field Maintenance & Operations Exposure

• How production equipment is operated, inspected, and maintained (compressors, engines, gensets, pumps, and other rotating equipment).

• Routine and preventive maintenance tasks that support safe and reliable operations including hands-on tasks with technicians.

• Assist technicians while diagnosing equipment issues and prioritizing corrective maintenance activities.

Mechanical & Reliability Fundamentals

• Basic troubleshooting techniques for mechanical systems.

• Understanding common failure modes and equipment reliability drivers.

Work Management & Maintenance Planning

• How maintenance tasks are planned, scheduled, and executed.

• Exposure to work orders, spare parts programs, and maintenance documentation.

• How risk assessment and operating standards guide maintenance activities.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Interaction with Maintenance Engineering, Integrity Engineering, Production Engineering, HSE, and Field Operations teams.

• How data and field observations support operational decisions and longterm reliability planning.
  

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Mechanical Support

• Participate in handson maintenance activities within field operators related to rotating equipment (engines, compressors, gensets, and other equipment).

• Assist with routine checks of production equipment and facility systems.

• Help identify equipment needing repairs, calibration, or replacement.

• Support reliability assessments by gathering field data and documenting equipment conditions.

Maintenance Program Support

• Assist with developing or updating maintenance procedures, checklists, or standards.

Data, Documentation & Reporting

• Help maintain maintenance records, equipment logs, and performance data.

• Assist in developing reports related to equipment downtime, reliability, or maintenance activities.

• Assist with predictive maintenance tools utilized to gather data on reciprocating compressors and engines

Project Work

• Complete a summer-long project related to maintenance improvements, equipment reliability, digitalization, operational performance, or field/process optimization.

• Present findings and recommendations to the Maintenance team and leadership at the end of the internship.

Minimum Requirements

• Fully authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Additionally, we are not authorized for employment through OPT/CPT/F1 programs.

• Currently enrolled in a 2 yr technical, engineering technology, or 4 yr engineering program.

• GPA target: 3.0+ (flexible for technical college applicants).

• Comfortable working in operating production facilities (repairing/maintaining equipment, wearing PPE).

• Ability to work in loud environments and/or high ambient temperatures

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and safetyaware.

• Available locally in the Horseheads, NY (or Northern PA) region for the full 12-week term.

Educational Requirement - The following programs are appropriate for this internship:

Technical colleges (twoyear programs):

• Industrial Maintenance

• Mechanical Technology

• Process Technology

• Instrumentation/Controls

• Petroleum Technology

Fouryear university students:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Engineering Technology

• Operations or Reliabilityfocused programs

Required Skills

• Mechanical curiosity and handson aptitude

• Comfort working within production facilities and around production equipment

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Interest in understanding how field systems operate in real conditions

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Gender/Disability/Ethnicity/Veteran

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