Summer I&E Technician Intern – Hands-On Plant Ops

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer invites applications for a 2027 Summer Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician Intern position in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2027 and offers hands-on experience with maintenance, instrumentation, and control systems in an industrial setting.

Shadow technicians, assist with installation and calibration, and learn through real-world projects while developing the skills needed for a career in instrumentation and process control.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Instrumentation/Industrial Maintenance/Automation & Robotics program
• Eligible for full-time employment by May 2028
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Able to meet all physical requirements

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced instrumentation technicians and gain hands-on experience supporting equipment reliability, maintenance, and plant operations.
• Assist with installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of process instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems.
• Learn permitting processes and exposure to day-to-day responsibilities of instrumentation technicians in an industrial environment.
• Interpret technical documents including loop drawings, instrument documentation, and P&IDs.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and reliability initiatives while building practical skills in instrumentation and process control systems.
• Partner with technicians and engineers on projects and troubleshooting efforts to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hands-on projects

Education

Instrumentation/Industrial Maintenance/Automation & Robotics program

Job description

Koch Fertilizer invites applications for a 2027 Summer Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician Intern position in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2027 and offers hands-on experience with maintenance, instrumentation, and control systems in an industrial setting.

Shadow technicians, assist with installation and calibration, and learn through real-world projects while developing the skills needed for a career in instrumentation and process control.