Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern

ONEOK•Calumet, OK

About The Position

Join ONEOK as an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern for a summer internship supporting the Instrumentation and Electrical teams. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing instrumentation and electrical systems used in midstream energy operations. Interns may job-shadow, prepare reports, analyze data, and learn about operational, technical, compliance, and regulatory topics. The role may also involve presentations, training, knowledge sharing, and administrative work. Duties may include DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response. The employee must remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, as impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or property damage. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, travel to other locations may be required, and a company vehicle may be assigned based on tasks, requiring an applicable driver's license.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Currently pursuing a certificate or degree relevant to the internship field.
Strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to exchange written and verbal information or instructions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to take initiative, maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate eagerness to learn, and adapt.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic and, as applicable, advanced math, algebra, or statistical methods.
Critical thinking skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
No prior work experience required.
No licenses or certifications required.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in a relevant technical or related program.
Basic understanding of instrumentation and electrical principles.

Responsibilities

Assist with installation, operation, and maintenance of instrumentation, including transmitters, transducers, fire and gas detectors, gas analyzers, and flow computers.
Maintain ESD and safety interlock systems (SIS) and perform scheduled testing.
Support maintenance and operation of analytical equipment, SCADA systems, remote terminal units, DCS, and PLC systems.
Maintain and test operational technology (OT) networks and network equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and analytical testing on compressors, engines, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
Maintain low- and medium-voltage electrical power circuits, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
Maintain and prepare reports and records, including maintenance and repair logs, safety and environmental reports, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, pressure readings, material orders, and loop sheets.
Job-shadow, prepare reports, analyze data, and learn about operational, technical, compliance, regulatory, and technical components.
Assist with presentations, training, knowledge sharing, and other administrative responsibilities.
Carry out assigned duties that may include pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response, while remaining alert to hazardous conditions and following safety precautions.