Instrumentation & Electrical Intern

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100 years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

Job Summary

Exiting Internship Opportunity:  Instrumentation and Electrical Intern at ONEOK, Inc.!

Are you eager to launch your career in the energy sector? Join ONEOK as an Instrumentation and Electrical Intern and immerse yourself in a hands-on, dynamic, and supportive environment. This internship offers you the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, hone essential skills, and make a meaningful contribution.

What You’ll Do:

• Engage in exciting instrumentation and electrical projects with our supportive team.
• Work alongside seasoned professionals, contributing to tasks such as data analysis, report preparation, and compliance activities.
• Support presentations, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Gain insights into safety, regulatory requirements, and technical operations in a dynamic environment.
• Assist with the installation, operation, and maintenance of instrumentation such as transmitters, transducers, fire and gas detectors, gas analyzers, and flow computers.
• Maintain ESD and safety interlock systems (SIS) with scheduled testing.
• Support the maintenance and operation of analytical equipment, SCADA systems, remote terminal units, DCS, and PLC systems.
• Maintain and test operation technology (OT) networks and network equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and analytical testing on compressors, engines, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain low and medium voltage electrical power circuits, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Maintain and prepare reports and records, including maintenance and repair logs, safety and environmental reports, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, pressure readings, material orders, and loop sheets.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and adaptability.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in instrumentation, electrical, communications, computer information systems, or a related field.
• High school diploma required and must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation and electrical principles is a plus.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to drive to various site locations in the state on a regular basis.
• Have a current driver’s license, good driving record, and willing to complete the Smith System Driver Training during your internship.
  
  

Why ONEOK?

• Gain valuable experience in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Develop skills like time management, critical thinking, and business acumen.
• Work in a role that combines hands-on learning with professional growth opportunities.
• Become part of a team that is committed to providing solutions for a transforming energy future.
  
  

Additional Perks:

• Opportunities to travel and work with cutting-edge technology.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  
  

Ready to Apply?

Take the first step toward an exciting technical career. Join ONEOK and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional growth. Apply now and start building your future with us!

Job Profile Summary

Based on area of assignment interns provide field support in a variety of functional areas inclusive of: Pipeline Operations, Pipeline Integrity, Mechanical Integrity, Mechanical Maintenance; Measurement, Corrosion, Instrumentation, Plant Operations, Construction as well as other related disciplines.

With supportive guidance and mentoring Interns are provided the opportunity to engage to obtaining first-hand knowledge and experience.

Internships are designed to augment college learning by further educating students in teamwork, problem solving skills, work ethics, adaptability, communication, responsibility, time management, organization, perseverance and motivation as well as commercial awareness and business acumen.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Assist in a wide range of responsibilities inclusive of job shadowing, preparing reports, analyzing data, learning about various operational, technical, and/or business-related compliance, regulatory, and/or technical components.
• Assist with development of presentations, trainings, knowledge sharing, and/or other administrative responsibilities
• Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.
  
  

Education

• The candidate should be currently pursuing a certificate or degree relevant to the internship field
  
  

Work Experience

• None required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to: take initiative, demonstrate a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn, and be adaptable
• Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and/or advanced math, algebra, and/or statistical methods
• Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information and/or instructions
• Ability to: contribute critical thinking skills, work well in teams, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• None required
  
  

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
  
  

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Constantly)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
  
  

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
  
  

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
• Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)
• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally)
• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally)
• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally)
• Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)
• Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)
• Potential electric shock (Occasionally)
• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)
• High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)
• Unprotected heights (Occasionally)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
  
  

Travel

• Travel to other locations may be required
  
  

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
  
  

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547 .