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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Intern

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Wever, IA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be 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 the stated physical requirements: work outdoors in all weather conditions; bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; climb straight ladders and potentially work at heights exceeding 100 feet; wear industrial chemical plant uniforms and required personal protective equipment; and potentially enter confined spaces.

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside technicians and engineers to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems.
  • Gain hands-on experience with process instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and electrical equipment used in an industrial environment.
  • Assist with equipment installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Learn to interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, loop drawings, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.
  • Support commissioning, startup, testing, and reliability initiatives while developing practical skills in instrumentation and electrical systems.
  • Regularly work on instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems.
  • Have a strong interest in hands-on work in an instrumentation and electrical environment.
  • Have experience working in instrumentation or analyzers.
  • Have demonstrated involvement in engineering design teams, student organizations, or hands-on mechanical projects.

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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