Intern-Technician

Tallgrass Energy
Philo, OH Intern
POSTED ON 4/1/2023 CLOSED ON 5/31/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-Technician position at Tallgrass Energy?

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last eight years as a Top Workplace. We are proud to promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment. 

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

Consideration for full time employment: Our Field Internships program is utilized as a talent pipeline for our full time positions after graduation! 

Primary purpose:

The Intern will work alongside Tallgrass’ Technicians to learn activities related to electrical, measurement, and control integrity including design, installation, inspection, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and adjust various pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and Programmable Logic (PLC) control systems. The internship is intended to help an individual develop their work skills and knowledge while providing a link between their educational goals and career objectives.

 

The goal of this internship is to transition to full-time employment at Tallgrass in the future. The duration of the internships is approximately 10 weeks during the summer. 

 

Learn how to:

  • Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment. 
  • Perform Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on control systems. 
  • Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution. 
  • Observe performance of advanced engine/compressor/pump analytical testing. 
  • Observe efforts to develop and implement changes as a result of the analytical testing.
  • Observe the evaluation/development/implementation/maintenance of facility grounding systems.
  • Install, analyze, and repair security/intrusion systems.
  • General upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed. 
  • Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements. Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns. 
  • Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork. 
  • Actively participate in safety and security program and initiatives. 
  • Participate in the development of Operations & Maintenance Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
  • Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
  • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
  • Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

Minimum requirements:

 

Education:

  • High School Diploma.
  • Student actively enrolled in industrial electrician, electromechanical, measurement or other electrical technical or associates degree program with an expected graduation date of May 2023, December 2024, or May 2025.

 

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

  • Experience using MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Outlook.

 

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

 

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge, or wiliness to learn of measurement and control equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, etc.), data acquisition, and communications
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge on measuring/inspection instruments and or mechanical and electrical components and their principles, properties, and theories
  • Basic understanding of schematics, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, operation, and maintenance instructions
  • Ability to collect, organize, interpret, and present data with quality and accuracy.
  • Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
  • Strong focus on safe work practices.

 

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling.
  • Must be able to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
  • Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.
  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

 

Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities.
  • The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass Energy, LP is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.  EOE/M/F/D/V

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