About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Rosemount, Minnesota. You will join the Pipelines and Terminals business unit to support our reliability team. This role combines office work with field responsibilities, with 30-50% of your time spent working directly with equipment and operations teams. You will gain hands-on experience with rotating and fixed equipment while working on projects that support our pipeline infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Assist in maintaining the performance of critical pipeline assets such as pump stations, meter stations, and pigging facilities.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify trends using SCADA and other technical tools.
- Support failure investigations and participate in root cause analyses for equipment issues.
- Contribute to reliability and capital projects, including the repair and replacement of pumps, large electric motors, reciprocating compressors, and pipeline relief valves.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams, operations personnel, engineers, and equipment vendors to improve operational efficiency.
- Perform field inspections and assessments to gain practical experience with industrial equipment.
- Develop recommendations for maintenance strategies and equipment performance improvements.
- Build project management skills by assisting with project planning, execution, and tracking.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 4-year degree program majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Eligibility for full-time employment by Summer 2028.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship or transfer.
Location & details#
- Location: Rosemount, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $35.00 per hour.
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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