Job Description
Your Job Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a
Environmental Safety Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2026. This exciting opportunity will be based at our Koch Fertilizer plant in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
At Koch, we believe in empowering the next generation of talent. Our internship program has been recognized by WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. This 12-week paid internship, running from late May to mid-August 2026, is your chance to gain meaningful experience and make an impact.
Our Team As an Environmental Safety Intern, you'll join a collaborative and innovative team focused on protecting people, the environment, and our operations. You'll apply your academic knowledge while developing new skills that will benefit you throughout your career. Our Principle-Based Management™ culture encourages you to explore your passions, foster innovation, and unlock your full potential.
What You Will Do - Learn and Apply EH&S Practices: Gain hands-on experience with work permitting, energy control, hot work protocols, and confined space entry.
- Collaborate on EH&S Initiatives : Participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) audits, incident investigations, and projects that require expertise in H&S.
- Support Program Implementation: Assist with developing and executing EH&S programs and delivering training sessions to employees and contractors.
- Build Relationships Across Teams: Work closely with operations, maintenance, and contractor personnel to understand business needs and provide solutions.
- Enhance Regulatory Knowledge: Expand your understanding of, and ability to apply, environmental and safety regulations such as those from OSHA, EPA, IDNR, NFPA, ANSI, the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and other compliance frameworks.
- Contribute to Risk Management: Develop your capabilities with risk-planning tools to proactively identify and address potential hazards.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- Currently enrolled in a degree program or alternative education program (e.g., 2-year technical college, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.).
- Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028.
- Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship.
What Will Put You Ahead - Pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
- Prior coursework or experience in safety, compliance, or environmental management.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Summer work, Flexible hours,