Summer Instrumentation & Electrical Technician Intern

Koch; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Dodge City, Kansas is seeking a 2027 Summer Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team for a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

You will shadow experienced technicians, assist with installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of process instrumentation and control systems, and gain exposure to loop drawings, P&IDs, and the permitting process in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Automation & Robotics, HVAC, Electrician, or similar program.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.
• Willing and 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 the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of process instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems.
• Learn the permitting process and gain exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of instrumentation technicians in an industrial environment.
• Develop the ability to interpret technical documents, including loop drawings, instrument documentation, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (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 that help maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Hands-on troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Enrollment in instrumentation/maintenance program

Tools

P&IDs

Loop drawings

Process instrumentation

Job description

Koch Fertilizer in Dodge City, Kansas is seeking a 2027 Summer Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team for a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

You will shadow experienced technicians, assist with installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of process instrumentation and control systems, and gain exposure to loop drawings, P&IDs, and the permitting process in an industrial setting.