Instrumentation Technician Intern

Flint Hills Resources; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer is seeking a 2027 Summer Instrumentation Technician Intern to join our Beatrice, Nebraska-based Maintenance team. This 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2027, offering hands-on experience with instrumentation calibration, diagnostics, and plant operations.

As an intern you will learn to read loop drawings and P&IDs, participate in planning meetings, and gain exposure to safety and reliability programs within a large agro/energy facility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of 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 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team of instrumentation technicians to support equipment reliability, maintenance, and plant operations.
• Assist with calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of process instrumentation, including transmitters, control valves, and analytical devices.
• Help diagnose equipment issues by collecting readings, performing testing, and partnering with operations to identify solutions.
• Participate in daily planning meetings, complete maintenance work orders, and document maintenance activities and calibration records.
• Learn to interpret technical documents, including loop drawings, instrument documentation, and P&ID s.
• Gain exposure to plant safety and reliability programs through activities such as Management of Change (MOC) reviews, equipment inspections, and field projects.

Job description

Koch Fertilizeris looking for a 2027 Summer Instrumentation Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team in Beatrice, Nebraska.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

• Work alongside a team of instrumentation technicians to support equipment reliability, maintenance, and plant operations.
• Assist with the calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of process instrumentation, including transmitters, control valves, and analytical devices.
• Help diagnose equipment issues by collecting readings, performing testing, and partnering with operations to identify solutions.
• Participate in daily planning meetings, complete maintenance work orders, and document maintenance activities and calibration records.
• Learn to interpret technical documents, including loop drawings, instrument documentation, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Gain exposure to plant safety and reliability programs through activities such as Management of Change (MOC) reviews, equipment inspections, and field projects.

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)

• Currentlyenrolled in, or a recent graduate of 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 2029
• 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
• Experience working with pressure transmitters, automated valves, etc.
• An ISA Certification such as Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)

This internship is not eligible for employment or education visa sponsorship.

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.

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 toboost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertiseand a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to onlineshipment 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 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.

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 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.