Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. 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.

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 Tallgrass Internship employees' physical and financial well-being through a Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Career pathing, Mentorship, and Industry Exposure

Location/Schedule:

We currently can hire for this position out of the following locations: Kearney/Grand Island NE; and nearby areas. TThis position will be a full-time (40 hours a week) commitment for summer 2024.

Primary purpose:

The Corrosion Intern will work alongside Tallgrass Corrosion Tech's, Supervisors and Coordinators to learn to provide a high level of technical support on a regional or system basis relating to corrosion control and pipeline integrity. Design and maintain cathodic protection and internal corrosion control facilities. Conduct internal and external specialized corrosion tests on steel structures. Conduct Atmospheric inspections and remediations and work at a high level of project estimates, forecast and budget.

Intern will learn these essential duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activities related to corrosion control and pipeline integrity, including design, installation, operation, and maintenance, cathodic protection facilities, power lines, galvanic anodes, and internal corrosion control facilities.
• Monitor the condition of the pipeline through pipe-to-soil potentials, visual inspection, examination of coupons, data from in-line tools, etc.
• Monitor electrical isolation and identify points of electrical shorts.
• Conduct various tests, measurements, and surveys to ensure efficient operation of cathodic protection facilities.
• Lead efforts to design and implement effective long-term cathodic protection systems. Prepare drawings, job specifications, and contract bid documents.
• Assist E&C and Engineering personnel with the evaluation/development/implementation and maintenance of facility grounding systems.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to complete and prioritize work assignments with minimal daily supervision.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Oversee the construction and/or work activities performed by third parties.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Student actively enrolled in program seeking a degree from an accredited institution in corrosion engineering, a technical field or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Good record of safe work practices.
• Experience using MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, 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:

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

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 the 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; ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, be able to access pipelines in excavations.
• 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.
• Must be able to sit and or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather conditions
• 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 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