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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Instrumentation Technician Intern

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Enid, OK, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Automation & Robotics, HVAC, Electrician, or a similar program.
  • Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028.
  • Have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
  • Be willing and able to meet all physical requirements: work outdoors in all weather conditions; bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; climb straight ladders, including heights exceeding 100 feet; wear industrial chemical plant uniforms and required personal protective equipment; and enter confined spaces as required.

Responsibilities

  • Shadow experienced instrumentation technicians and gain hands-on experience supporting equipment reliability, maintenance, and plant operations.
  • Assist with installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing process instrumentation and control devices, including transmitters, level indicators, and control valves.
  • Participate in daily planning meetings and support scheduled maintenance and work orders throughout the facility.
  • Document maintenance activities by recording log notes, updating equipment records, and closing work orders.
  • Interpret technical documents, including loop drawings, instrument documentation, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
  • Support commissioning, testing, and reliability initiatives while building practical skills in instrumentation and process control systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems.
  • Experience working with pressure transmitters and automated valves.
  • An ISA certification such as Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST).

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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