Operations Intern - KS McPherson

Power Your Future. Shape the Energy World.

At Williams, solving global energy challenges starts with YOU. As an Operations Intern, you’ll bring

innovation, passion, influence, and grit

—and we’ll match that with opportunities that ignite your potential. Guided by our values—

Collaborative, Courageous, Competitive, and Creative

—you’ll join a team that’s redefining what’s possible in clean energy.

Our

10–12 week Operations Internship Program

isn’t just a job—it’s your launchpad. You’ll gain

hands-on experience

, sharpen technical skills, and learn the ropes of the natural gas industry while making a real impact. From day one, you’ll collaborate with seasoned leaders, tackle meaningful projects, and build a network that will propel you into your first post-graduation role.

This is your chance to:

- Shape an industry and influence how energy powers millions of lives.

- Learn unique skills through immersive training and development.

- Grow fast with challenges that push you to think big and act boldly.

Your work will matter. Your ideas will count. And with our values as your guide, you’ll discover what it means to thrive in a career that’s as dynamic as you are.

Ready to bring your energy? Let’s create the future—together. 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 Industrial Electrical Technology, Industrial Mechanical Maintenance, Machining & Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Renewable Energy Technology from Hutch CC or Barton CCC

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 27.34/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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