Intern-Field

About the role

The department is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of gas/CO2 pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations, process plants, and related facilities. It also handles electrical, measurement, and control integrity, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Tallgrass Operations Specialists and Technicians to gain hands-on experience in various operational and maintenance tasks.
• Learn about the installation, operation, and maintenance of pipelines and related equipment, as well as electrical and control systems.
• Operate and maintain pipelines, compressors, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pump stations, pumps, dehydration equipment, valves, seals, and other related equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and support the diagnosis and repair of engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves, and instruments.
• Perform general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment.
• Learn activities related to electrical, measurement, and control integrity, including design, installation, inspection, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and adjustment of various control systems.
• Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives and develop Operations & Maintenance Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
• Participate in all applicable documentation and record-keeping.
• How to operate and maintain various equipment and systems used in pipeline operations.
• How to perform Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on control systems.
• How to troubleshoot and maintain electrical switchgear and power distribution.
• How to observe and participate in advanced engine/compressor/pump analytical testing.
• How to install, analyze, and repair security/intrusion systems.
• How to identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Actively enrolled or recently completed (within 3 months) a relevant technical or associate degree program (e.g., Mechanics, Energy, Construction, Industrial Electrician, Electromechanical, Measurement, or other Electrical programs)
• Experience using MS Office applications (Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Skills

• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment.
• Ability to collect, organize, interpret, and present data accurately.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn measurement and control equipment.
• Basic understanding of schematics, engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction from supervisors, maintain a required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Strong commitment to personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Housing stipend
• Other benefits as part of the total compensation package

Pay

The pay rate for this role is $30.60 USD hourly. Final pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, and working location.

Schedule

Temporary full‑time, in‑person position. Internship lasts 10 weeks (May–August).