Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern

ONEOK•Calumet, OK

About The Position

This is an entry-level summer internship providing hands-on support to ONEOK’s Instrumentation and Electrical teams. The intern assists with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of instrumentation and electrical systems used in midstream energy operations, while gaining experience in a fast-paced environment. Duties may include job shadowing, preparing reports, analyzing data, learning operational, technical, compliance, and regulatory processes, and assisting with presentations, training, knowledge sharing, and administrative work. Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response. The role requires alertness and immediate response to hazardous conditions where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could cause serious injury or property damage. The employee may travel to other locations and, depending on assigned tasks, may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver’s license.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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.
Ability to take initiative, maintain a positive attitude, show eagerness to learn, and adapt.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic and, as applicable, advanced math, algebra, or statistical methods.
Ability to communicate and exchange written and verbal information or instructions.
Critical thinking, teamwork, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Ability to meet the described light-work physical demands, including lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and performing frequent or constant physical activities such as standing, walking, reaching, handling, and finger movement.

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 emergency shutdown and safety interlock systems (ESD/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 preventive 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.
Assist with job shadowing, report preparation, data analysis, and learning operational, technical, compliance, regulatory, and business processes.
Assist with presentations, training, knowledge sharing, and other administrative responsibilities.
Remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.