Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 9,919,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer is seeking a 2027 Summer Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2027, offering hands-on experience in process instrumentation, control systems, and reliability initiatives.

You will shadow experienced technicians, learn installation and calibration, interpret loop drawings and P&IDs, and collaborate with engineers on projects to maintain safe plant operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 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 visa sponsorship.
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced instrumentation technicians and gain hands-on experience supporting equipment reliability, maintenance, and plant operations.
• Assist with installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of process instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems.
• Learn the permitting process and exposure to day-to-day responsibilities of instrumentation technicians in an industrial environment.
• Develop the ability to interpret technical documents, including loop drawings, instrument documentation, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and reliability initiatives while building practical skills in instrumentation and process control systems.
• Partner with technicians and engineers on projects and troubleshooting efforts that help maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

Skills

Instrumentation

Industrial Maintenance

Automation & Robotics

HVAC

Electrician

Education

Instrumentation/Industrial Maintenance program

Job description

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer is looking for a 2027 Summer Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

Our Team

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur, no matter what role they are in. As an intern there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our company. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp.

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 preventive maintenance of process instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems.
• Learn the permitting process and gain exposure to the day‑to‑day responsibilities of instrumentation technicians in an industrial environment.
• Develop the ability to interpret technical documents, including loop drawings, instrument documentation, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and reliability initiatives while building practical skills in instrumentation and process control systems.
• Partner with technicians and engineers on projects and troubleshooting efforts that help maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

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 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
• Demonstrated involvement in engineering design teams, student organizations, or hands‑on mechanical projects

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.