Operations Intern - Pocatello, ID

Solving global energy challenges starts here. Our interns help create the future of clean energy by bringing innovation, passion, influence, and grit to the table. Our internship program is the perfect steppingstone to a meaningful career at Williams and is an extraordinary opportunity to grow your network, learn the ropes of the industry, and gain valuable hands-on experience to help propel you into your first post-graduation job. You will get the chance to shape an industry, learn unique skills, and have an impact on millions of lives.

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 Advanced Mechatronics, Applied Technology, Engineering, Heavy Equipment Technician, Machine Tool Technology, or Heavy Duty Technician program at College of Western Idaho OR Advanced Automation and Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Energy Systems Instrumentation, Mechanical Technology, Machining Technology, or Electrician program at Idaho State University
  
  

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 $28.97/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
  
  

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