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
• This role is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule

Primary purpose:

The individual will work within the Asset Integrity Engineering department in support of multiple engineering projects. This will include supporting improvement of internal and external corrosion programs. Also, will focus on developing and executing standards associated with new PHMSA gas and liquid mega rules. Additionally, this person will support integrity O&M high consequence area assessment projects, review pipeline repair documentation, and assist with other pipeline and facility integrity management program items. The individual must possess the ability to associate and communicate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism. This is a temporary full-time position.

Internship Overview:

While this internship is largely about supporting the Asset Integrity Engineering group, equally important is the expectation for the selected candidate to gain exposure and experience in an opportunity rich industry. In doing this, the selected candidate will be learning this industry from a unique position which will require contact with various parts of the company. This internship also comes with the following advantages:

• A variety of tasks the selected candidate can take on
• A possible path to an engineering position once the selected candidate has graduated

The anticipated start date of this internship will begin in May or June,with a full-timework schedule commitment during the summer.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Work with and learn from several different departments including: Asset Integrity, Corrosion, Field Engineering, Project Management, Technical Services and Field Operations.
• Assist in Risk data integration.
• Aid in Corrosion control program improvement, including develop knowledge of external and internal corrosion control and theory.
• Enter historical data into corrosion control database and develop ability to run reports for compliance progress and tracking.
• Identify internal corrosion data using Pi data link and support internal corrosion program improvements.
• Assist corrosion engineers with field survey and data collection.
• Maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) reconfirmation project and records research support and project scoping.
• Pipeline Material Verification program support and data review.
• Review pipeline examination reports for proper repair documentation and remaining strength calculations using rstreng.
• Develop understanding of pipeline fracture mechanics, remaining strength and repair practices.
• Develop understanding of pipeline integrity management programs for facilities, liquid and gas pipelines.
• Effectively prioritize workload between several projects.
• Write effectively and understand verbal and written communications.
• Promote the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high-level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• 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.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma.
• Student actively enrolled in an approved Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering program with expected graduation date of December 2023, May 2024, December 2024 or May 2025.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Proficiency with MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, Visual Basic, 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:

• Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• 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 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:

• Essentially indoors but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities.
• Travel from 5-10% of time to field sites and offices with occasional overnight stays.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Strong computer background including programming proficiency.
• Knowledge of internal and external corrosion on pipelines.
• Knowledge of pipeline integrity management.
• Understanding of fluid dynamics.
• Competence in technical writing and review of regulations for compliance

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 Partners, 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