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Each summer, highly motivated technical school students are selected to participate in our 10-to-12 week operations summer internship program. Our internship provides a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact by learning from senior leaders, collaborating with colleagues, and developing skills through individual projects that use your unique strengths. We also provide robust training and development throughout the internship—all crafted to help accelerate your knowledge base while assisting you in acquiring new skills. Operations Interns will refine technical skills and gain hands-on experience while learning and assisting with the operations of our natural gas systems.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Our Operations Internships offer:

• Meaningful work
• Technical mentoring
• Real-time feedback
• Networking across the enterprise
• Collaborative and inclusive culture

Day in the Life of an Operations Intern:
This is an outstanding development opportunity that will provide the successful candidate with a number of unique opportunities while in the role! Responsibilities may vary based upon location, business needs, and the intern’s education and skills. Projects may include:

• Trains in electrical, instrumentation and controls; provides I/E support
• Participates in flow path training
• Performs transmitter calibrations
• Completes line locations, pigging, valve maintenance, daily rounds and readings within the gathering system
• Builds mechanical knowledge while conducting tasks associated with mechanical maintenance, preventative maintenance, compliance activities, and general cleaning of facilities/assets

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Assists with a variety of tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support operations, while collaborating with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems
• Acquires knowledge of and follows requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets
• Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED
• Current enrollment in and completion of one semester of the Electrical Technician or Heavy Duty Diesel program at Uintah Basin Technical College
• Current enrollment in and completion of one semester of the Electrical Trades Preparation Certificate, Electrician Apprentice Related Instruction, Industrial Automation, Machinist, Machinist Apprenticeship, Manufacturing Technician at Ogden-Weber

Physical and Environment Work Requirements:
Must be willing to:

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
• Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as the need arises
• Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time
• Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Use hand tools

Other Requirements:

• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Possesses strong problem solving, analytical, creative thinking, and verbal/written communication skills
• Prior leadership experience within a work, project and/or campus environment

Compensation:
Compensation is a nonnegotiable rate of $23.61/hour.

• A housing stipend will be provided; additional relocation will also be given for those moving more than 50 miles from their home and school address