Instrumentation & Electrical Technician Intern

Koch Fertilizer is looking for a 2027 Summer Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The internship is a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

About the role

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur, no matter what role they are in. As an intern, you will have countless opportunities to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our company. Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced instrumentation technicians and gain hands-on experience supporting equipment reliability, maintenance, and plant operations.
• Assist with the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of process instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems.
• Learn the permitting process and gain exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of instrumentation technicians in an industrial environment.
• Develop the ability to interpret technical documents, including loop drawings, instrument documentation, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and reliability initiatives while building practical skills in instrumentation and process control systems.
• Partner with technicians and engineers on projects and troubleshooting efforts that help maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb straight ladders. Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.
• Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.
• Confined space entry may be required.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Automation & Robotics, HVAC, Electrician, or similar program.
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements.

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems.
• Demonstrated involvement in engineering design teams, student organizations, or hands-on mechanical projects.

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.

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement.
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance.
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply).
• Everyone has individual work and personal needs; we seek to enable the best work environment to help you and the business work together to produce superior results.