About the role#
Koch Fertilizer is hiring an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern for the summer of 2027. This is a 12-week, full-time program based in Dodge City, Kansas. You will join our maintenance team from late May to mid-August to gain practical experience in an industrial environment.
What you'll do#
- Shadow experienced technicians to support equipment reliability, maintenance, and daily plant operations.
- Assist with the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of process instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems.
- Learn the industrial permitting process and the day-to-day responsibilities of the maintenance team.
- Interpret technical documents such as loop drawings, instrument documentation, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Support commissioning, startup, testing, and reliability projects.
- Partner with engineers and technicians to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Automation & Robotics, HVAC, Electrician, or a similar field.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lift up to 50 pounds, climb straight ladders, and perform work at heights exceeding 100 feet.
- Willingness to wear required PPE and uniforms, and potentially perform confined space entry.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems is preferred.
- Involvement in student organizations, engineering design teams, or hands-on mechanical projects is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Dodge City, Kansas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Koch
Koch is a private holding company based in Wichita, Kansas. It operates businesses across more than 50 countries in sectors including energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and technology. The company employs approximately 120,000 people globally. Its operations focus on products related to food, water, transportation, and consumer goods.
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