Operations Intern

Flint Hills Resources; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer invites students to apply for a Summer 2027 Operations Intern position in Dodge City, Kansas. This 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2027 and offers hands-on experience in plant operations, safety procedures, and data-driven troubleshooting.

You will work with operators, maintenance, reliability and process engineers to support daily production, monitor conditions, and gain exposure to real-world chemical plant environments while meeting physical requirements and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree or technical program related to Instrumentation and Controls, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, or Operations Management.
• Eligible for full-time employment by May 2028.
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Perform rounds, monitor process conditions, and record data for plant performance.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance, reliability and process engineers to improve equipment reliability.
• Follow safety and environmental procedures while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Work on projects representative of full-time operator work.

Skills

Instrumentation and Controls

Industrial Technology

Chemical Engineering

Process Technology

Operations Management

Education

Related technical program

Job description

Koch Fertilizer has a summer 2027 opportunity available in Dodge City, Kansas, as an Operations Intern.

The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

What You Will Do

• Support daily plant operations by assisting with the operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Perform operational rounds, monitor process conditions, and record data to help ensure safe and reliable plant performance.
• Partner with operators, maintenance teams, reliability engineers, and process engineers to identify issues, support troubleshooting efforts, and improve equipment reliability.
• Follow safety, environmental, and operating procedures while gaining hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Work on projects and tasks that are representative of the work performed by our full‑time operators

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.
• Ability to climb straight ladders. Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.
• Confined space entry may be required.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment which includes availability for shift work and emergency call outs, while working indoors and outdoors.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a degree, certificate, technical, or vocational program related to Instrumentation and Controls, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Operations Management, or a similar field.
• Eligible for full‑time employment before or by May 2028
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting or previous military experience.

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 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
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• 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 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.