Summer Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern

Koch; Wever (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC is seeking a 2027 Summer Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team in Wever, Iowa. The internship runs for 12 weeks from late May to mid‑August 2027, offering hands‑on experience with process instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and electrical equipment in an industrial setting.

You will work with technicians and engineers to maintain and troubleshoot systems, learn to interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs, and

Qualifications

• Eligible for full‑time employment before or by May 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa transfer or sponsorship.
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside technicians and engineers on maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Gain hands‑on experience with process instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and electrical equipment used in an industrial environment.
• Assist with equipment installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Learn to interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, loop drawings, and P&IDs.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and reliability initiatives while developing practical skills in instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Regularly work on instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Job description

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC is looking for a 2027 Summer Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team in Wever, Iowa. 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?

What You Will Do

• Work alongside technicians and engineers on maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical systems


• Gain hands‑on experience with process instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and electrical equipment used in an industrial environment.


• Assist with equipment installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance activities.


• Learn to interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, loop drawings, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).


• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and reliability initiatives while developing practical skills in instrumentation and electrical systems.


• Regularly work on instrumentation and electrical equipment.

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)

• Eligible for full‑time employment before or by May 2028


• 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


• Strong interest in performing hands‑on work in and Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) environment.


• Experience working in instrumentation or analyzers.


• Demonstrated involvement in engineering design teams, student organizations, or hands‑on mechanical projects

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 Benefits

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, 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.

• 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

Equal Opportunities

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.