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ONEOK · 3 months ago

Instrumentation & Process Control Technician Intern

ONEOK, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Instrumentation and Process Controls Technician Intern to join their team for a hands-on learning experience. The intern will support the maintenance and optimization of control systems used in natural gas processing and pipeline operations, gaining exposure to industry-standard platforms such as DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.

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Responsibilities

Assist in routine maintenance and troubleshooting of control systems including:
Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS)
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Support hardware diagnostics (e.g., fault identification, battery checks, basic wiring inspections)
Participate in software updates and backups for control systems
Help perform preventive maintenance tasks such as climate control inspections and filter replacements
Shadow technicians during after-hours system support and emergency response scenarios
Aid in documentation and archiving of control system programs and configurations
Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and best practices
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to understand control narratives and system logic
Learn to interpret and modify graphics and control logic under supervision
Observe and assist with project planning and implementation involving control system upgrades or expansions

Qualification

Control systemsProcess ControlInstrumentationIndustrial AutomationTechnical documentationTeamworkCommunicationCritical thinkingAttention to detail

Required

Currently enrolled in a certificate or associate degree program in Process Control and Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, or a related field
Basic understanding of control systems and instrumentation concepts
Strong interest in industrial automation and process optimization
Willingness to learn and work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to follow safety protocols and work in field conditions

Preferred

Familiarity with platforms such as Allen Bradley, Modicon, DeltaV, or ClearSCADA
Basic knowledge of networking and control system architecture
Experience with technical documentation or programming coursework

Company

ONEOK is a midstream service provider that gathers, processes, transports, and stores natural gas and natural gas liquids.

H1B Sponsorship

ONEOK has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (9)
2023 (7)
2022 (2)
2021 (4)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15.87B
2025-08-06Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2024-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $6.92B
2023-08-10Post Ipo Debt· $5.2B

Leadership Team

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Walter Hulse
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, EVP Corporate Development and Investor Relations
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Darren Wallis
Senior Vice President, Communications and Community Relations
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