Position Title: Intern - Pipeline Technician (Owatonna, MN)
Location: Owatonna, MN, United States
Description: The purpose of our internship is for the development of technical or vocational college students pursuing an associate degree in applied science in a technical discipline.
A Pipeline Technician Intern will be exposed to a variety of pipeline and compressor station operations, pipeline maintenance and other project activities that will provide an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace.
This is a temporary, nonexempt position.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the operations manager or team leader, support the team with daily operations, maintenance tasks, project activities or administrative duties to learn to fundamentals of the pipeline industry.
Technical Skill Areas include:
Controls
Measurement
Corrosion
Mechanical
Liquified Natural Gas
Underground Storage Operations
Compressor Station Operations
Pipeline Maintenance
Equipment Operations
Environmental Standards
Qualifications: Student currently enrolled in a technical or associate of applied science degree program from an accredited college.
Areas of study include:
Aviation Maintenance Tech
Diesel Tech
Diesel Mechanics
Natural Gas Technology
Natural Gas Transmission
Natural Gas Measurement
Gas Industrial Mechanics
Natural gas Compression Technology
Electro-mechanical System Technology, Electronic System Technology, Electrical System Technology, Automated Systems Engineering, Instrument & Control Technology or Industrial Automation Technology
Corrosion Technology
Additional responsibilities include:
Proficiency with personal computer and various software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc)
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety
Ability to read and understand pipeline maps and alignment sheets
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work safely independently
Ability to work outdoors in all types of climate conditions
Ability to work in close quarters, work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing and standing; ability to climb up and down ladders, stairs, platforms
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10002176
Job Category: Internship
Posting Date: 2025-01-10
Job Schedule: Part time
Locations: 785 24th Ave SW, Owatonna, MN, 55060, US
Salary Range: $19.00
Business: Northern Natural Gas Company
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.