Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern

ONEOK, Inc.; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is offering an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern this summer.

You will assist with installation, operation, and maintenance of instrumentation and electrical systems, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced midstream environment while upholding our safety and environmental values. The role supports SCADA, DCS, PLC systems, OT networks, and various analytical equipment, with emphasis on safety, reporting, teamwork, and readiness to work outdoors in diverse weather

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently enrolled in a relevant technical or related program preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation and electrical principles is a plus.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, operation, and maintenance of instrumentation such as transmitters, transducers, fire and gas detectors, gas analyzers, and flow computers.
• Maintain ESD and safety interlock systems (SIS) with scheduled testing.
• Support the maintenance and operation of analytical equipment, SCADA systems, remote terminal units, DCS, and PLC systems.
• Maintain OT networks and network equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and analytical testing on compressors, engines, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain low and medium voltage electrical power circuits, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Maintain and prepare reports and records, including maintenance and repair logs, safety and environmental reports, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, pressure readings, material orders, and loop sheets.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

#WeAreONEOK - Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Join ONEOK as an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern this summer and become part of a team that upholds our core values of ethics, safety and environmental, excellence, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and service.

This is an entry‑level intern position focused on providing hands‑on support and technical expertise to our Instrumentation and Electrical teams. As an I&E intern, you will assist with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of instrumentation and electrical systems critical to our operations. This opportunity will provide you with valuable experience in the midstream energy industry, working in a fast‑paced and innovative environment.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the installation, operation, and maintenance of instrumentation such as transmitters, transducers, fire and gas detectors, gas analyzers, and flow computers.
• Maintain ESD and safety interlock systems (SIS) with scheduled testing.
• Support the maintenance and operation of analytical equipment, SCADA systems, remote terminal units, DCS, and PLC systems.
• Maintain and test operation technology (OT) networks and network equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and analytical testing on compressors, engines, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain low and medium voltage electrical power circuits, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Maintain and prepare reports and records, including maintenance and repair logs, safety and environmental reports, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, pressure readings, material orders, and loop sheets.

What You Need:

• High school diploma required and must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently enrolled in a relevant technical or related program preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation and electrical principles is a plus.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Why ONEOK?

ONEOK, Inc. is a leading midstream service provider in the energy sector, committed to delivering energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We create exceptional value for our stakeholders by providing solutions for a transforming energy future.

ONEOK, Inc. is dedicated to a zero-incident culture, environmental responsibility, and the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct. We value diversity, continuous improvement, teamwork, and innovative solutions to serve our employees, customers, and communities effectively.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assist in a wide range of responsibilities inclusive of job shadowing, preparing reports, analyzing data, learning about various operational, technical, and/or business-related compliance, regulatory, and/or technical components.

Assist with development of presentations, trainings, knowledge sharing, and/or other administrative responsibilities

Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education

The candidate should be currently pursuing a certificate or degree relevant to the internship field

Work Experience

None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: take initiative, demonstrate a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn, and be adaptable
• Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and/or advanced math, algebra, and/or statistical methods
• Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information and/or instructions
• Ability to: contribute critical thinking skills, work well in teams, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the co