About the role#
This is a 12-week internship based in Rosemount, Minnesota, for Summer 2027. You will work with the reliability team to maintain critical pipeline assets, including pump stations, meter stations, and pigging facilities. This role requires a balance of office and field work, with approximately 30-50% of your time spent in the field working with operations teams and equipment.
What you'll do#
- Monitor equipment performance using SCADA and other tools to identify trends and support failure investigations.
- Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analyses for rotating and fixed equipment, such as pumps, compressors, electric motors, and relief valves.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams, engineers, and vendors to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Conduct field inspections and assessments of pipeline infrastructure.
- Develop recommendations to improve maintenance strategies.
- Support reliability and capital projects while learning project management principles.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 4-year degree program for Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Eligibility for full-time employment by Summer 2028.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Rosemount, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship at $35.00 per hour.
- Modality: On-site.
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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