STUDENT INTERN - MAINTENANCE (DGC)

Dakota Gasification Company; Beulah (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND is offering a summer internship (May 17, 2027–August 20, 2027) to support Field Maintenance Technicians in repairing plant equipment at our Beulah site.

This temporary role involves hands-on tasks with various tools, safety procedures, and teamwork. The ideal candidate is enrolled in a welding or mechanical maintenance program with a 2.5 GPA, at least 18 years old, and a valid driver’s license; lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Enrolled as a full-time student in a welding or mechanical maintenance program, with freshman year completed; or recently completed a welding or mechanical maintenance program (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance tasks to repair and maintain plant equipment and machinery.
• Assist with operating all types of power, hydraulic, and hand tools, including saws, drills, sanders, impact wrenches, jackhammers, machine cutting tools, slings, come-a-longs; hydraulic, pneumatic and measuring tools; oxyacetylene, welding/fabrication; and hydro blasting equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment to diagnose problems.
• Support the annual Family Night event, including setup, participation, and cleanup, as part of departmental responsibilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Tools operation

Safety procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation

Education

Full-time student in welding/mechanical maintenance program

Freshman year completed

GPA 2.5

Valid driver’s license

Job description

This position is located at our Dakota Gasification Company location in Beulah, ND.

This position is for the summer months of 2027 (approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027).

This temporary position’s primary job responsibility will be to assist Field Maintenance Technicians with repairing plant equipment in the company's field maintenance area.

• Assist with maintenance tasks to repair and maintain plant equipment and machinery.
• Assist with operating all types of power, hydraulic, and hand tools, including saws, drills, sanders, impact wrenches, jackhammers, machine cutting tools, slings, come-a-longs; hydraulic, pneumatic and measuring tools; oxyacetylene, welding/fabrication; and hydro blasting equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment to diagnose problems.
• Support the annual Family Night event, including setup, participation, and cleanup, as part of departmental responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Enrolled as a full-time student in a welding or mechanical maintenance program, with freshman year completed; or recently completed a welding or mechanical maintenance program (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• A valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.
• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires continuous walking; frequent standing, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, reaching above and below shoulder level; and occasional sitting, crawling, lifting 50 pounds from knee to shoulder high, pushing and pulling up to 60 pounds. Requires continuous use of tools and occasional turning of valves and use of foot controls. Requires grip strength of 45 pounds. The majority of the incumbent’s shift is spent indoors. Occasionally requires working at heights from 10 to 100 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards, and in high climbing areas on grating, ladders, scaffolding, and other areas requiring use of safety equipment. Continuously exposed to noise; frequently exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, and extreme heat and cold, and occasionally exposed to vibration, poor ventilation, and confined areas. Incumbent is required to wear dust masks, respirators and full face Scott Air Paks when necessary. May occasionally be required to work rotating shifts. Requires good finger dexterity, good binocular vision, good color vision and hearing, and ability to speak. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform close accurate work, communicate effectively with others, present information in a clear, concise manner and follow verbal and written instructions.

Key Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Data entry and recordkeeping.
• Team collaboration.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Fieldwork or technical hands-on aptitude (where applicable).
• Compliance with safety procedures.

Wage: $28 per hour

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