Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern

ONEOK•Medford, OK

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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 in the midstream energy industry and involves assisting with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of instrumentation and electrical systems. The role also includes job shadowing, report preparation, data analysis, and learning about operational, technical, compliance, and regulatory activities. Duties may involve Department of Transportation-covered pipeline functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response. The employee must remain alert and respond immediately to hazardous conditions where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could cause serious injury or property damage. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. Travel to other locations may be required, including commuting to a designated company office or worksite. Travel between worksites during the workday will be as a passenger in a company vehicle; no company vehicle will be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to take initiative, demonstrate a positive attitude, show eagerness to learn, and adapt.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic and/or advanced math, algebra, or statistical methods.
Ability to communicate and exchange written and verbal information or instructions.
Ability to contribute critical-thinking skills, work well in teams, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and maintain attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

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.
Prepare and maintain reports and records, including maintenance and repair logs, safety and environmental reports, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, pressure readings, material orders, and loop sheets.
Assist with job shadowing, report preparation, data analysis, and learning about operational, technical, business-related, compliance, regulatory, and technical components.
Assist with developing presentations, trainings, knowledge sharing, and other administrative responsibilities.
Remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.
Travel to other locations as required, including between worksites as a passenger in a company vehicle.