Position Title: Intern - Pipeline Technician (Paullina, IA)

Location: Paullina, IA, United States

Job 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 Identification: 10004006

Job Category: Internship

Posting Date: 2025-12-15
Job Schedule: Part time
Locations: 4213 J Ave, Paullina, IA, 51046, US
Business: Northern Natural Gas Company