STUDENT INTERN - PROCESS OPERATIONS (DGC)

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Beulah (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative seeks a STUDENT INTERN - PROCESS OPERATIONS at the Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND. The internship starts around May 17, 2027 and offers hands-on project-based experience within Operations, on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

You will assist in monitoring process operations, implementing control decisions, and performing routine maintenance while adhering to safety guidelines and department priorities.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Process Plant or Power Plant Technology program and have freshman year completed.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor readings, field controls, temperatures, pressures, flows and levels.
• Respond to process changes, upsets, and emergencies to support operations.
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks.
• Follow safety, security and procedural guidelines.
• Support Family Night events and other departmental duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Initiative

Fieldwork

Safety compliance

Education

Process Plant or Power Plant Technology program (freshman year completed)

Job description

Job Title: STUDENT INTERN - PROCESS OPERATIONS (DGC)

Posting Start Date: 9/8/26

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at our Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND. This position would be expected to start approximately May 17, 2027. This position provides temporary, project-based assistance in multiple areas of Operations. This position will work 12-hour rotating shifts. The incumbent will gain exposure to Cooperative operations and practices while supporting teams with hands‑on tasks and assignments appropriate to their field of study.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist with the monitoring of process operations by taking readings, monitoring field mounted controls, and checking temperatures, pressures, flows, and levels.
• Assist in the implementation of process control decisions by responding to changes in process demands, upsets, and emergencies.
• Assist in routine maintenance work.
• Follow safety, security, and procedural guidelines.
• Support the annual Family Night event, including setup, participation, and cleanup, as part of departmental responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Enrolled in a Process Plant or Power Plant Technology program with freshman year completed.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires frequent walking, standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds, reaching above and below shoulder level; sitting, lifting 50 pounds from knee to shoulder high, crawling, pushing and pulling up to 30 pounds, and occasional hand grip up to 70 pounds, sitting, lifting 60 pounds from knee to shoulder high, crawling, pushing and pulling up to 90 pounds, and use of keyboard/computer and test equipment. Approximately 20% of the incumbent’s shift is spent operating equipment. Duties may include opening and closing valves and railcar hookups without assistance. Occasionally requires working in high climbing areas on grating, ladders, scaffolding, and other areas, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards; and may involve work in confined spaces. Over 50% of the incumbent’s shift is spent outdoors. Will be exposed to heat, cold, dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, and noise. Incumbents work a 12-hour rotating shift and are required to wear dust masks, respirators, and full-face Scott Air Paks when necessary. Requires good binocular vision, good color vision, good finger dexterity, and the ability to speak.

KEY SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Team collaboration.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Fieldwork or technical hands-on aptitude (where applicable).
• Compliance with safety procedures.

Wage: $28/hour

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