Pipeline Reliability Intern

FUEL YOUR FUTURE.  Flint Hills Resources (FHR), a Koch company, operates refineries, pipelines and terminals that produce, store and market gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and asphalt.  Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and strategically located throughout Minnesota, Texas and the Midwest, FHR strives to deliver value to our customers while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and serving our communities responsibly.  We are hiring for a Summer 2027 Pipeline Reliability Intern for our Pipelines and Terminals business unit in Rosemount, MN.

What You Will Do

At FHR, interns gain real-world, hands-on experience, with the opportunity to tackle significant projects, problem-solve, and take ownership of their work. Alongside your day-to-day role, the FHR Intern Program offers an opportunity to learn more about Koch Industries, our people, Principle Based Management, and the local community you will be working in, all while growing your network. Through weekly learning sessions, location-specific programming, and professional development, we aim to help every individual grow and learn how they can best contribute. This 12-week program will allow you to experience Life at Koch as you start your career and go anywhere within our network of companies. At FHR/Koch, we are proud to be consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp.

As a Pipeline Reliability Intern supporting our Reliability team, you will gain exposure to both rotating and fixed equipment that supports our pipeline operations. This role offers a balance of field and office responsibilities, with approximately 30-50% of your time spent in the field working directly with equipment and operations teams. This internship is ideal for students who enjoy working outdoors, solving practical engineering problems, and gaining hands-on experience with industrial equipment.

You will have opportunities to:

• Assist in maintaining the reliability and performance of critical pipeline assets, including pump stations, meter stations, pigging facilities, and other pipeline infrastructure.
• Utilize SCADA and other tools to monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and support failure investigations.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts and root cause analyses for rotating and fixed equipment issues.
• Support reliability and capital projects, including the repair and replacement of pumps, reciprocating compressors, large electric motors, and pipeline relief valves.
• Collaborate with operations personnel, maintenance teams, engineers, and equipment vendors to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Conduct field inspections and assessments while gaining hands-on experience with equipment used throughout pipeline operations.
• Develop recommendations to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance strategies.
• Build an understanding of project management principles through involvement in project planning, execution, and tracking activities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in a 4-year degree program majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Eligible for full-time employment during or before Summer 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

For this role, we anticipate paying $35.00 per hour.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline –delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. 

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