Instrumentation Technician Intern

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Koch Fertilizer is looking for a 2027 Summer Instrumentation Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team in Enid, Oklahoma.

The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

Our Team

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As an intern there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our company.

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What You Will Do



* Shadow experienced instrumentation technicians and gain hands-on experience supporting equipment reliability, maintenance, and plant operations.


* Assist with the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of process instrumentation and control devices, including transmitters, level indicators, and control valves.


* Participate in daily planning meetings and support the completion of scheduled maintenance and work orders throughout the facility.


* Learn how to document maintenance activities by recording log notes, updating equipment records, and closing work orders.


* Develop the ability to interpret technical documents, including loop drawings, instrument documentation, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).


* Support commissioning, testing, and reliability initiatives while building practical skills in instrumentation and process control systems.

Physical Requirements



* Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.


* Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.


* Ability to climb straight ladders.

Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.


* Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.


* Confined space entry may be required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Automation & Robotics, HVAC, Electrician, or similar program


* Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028


* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship


* Willing and able to meet all physical requirements

What Will Put You Ahead



* Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems


* Experience working with pressure transmitters, automated valves, etc.


* An ISA Certification such as Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)

This internship is not eligible for employment or education visa sponsorship.

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