Engineering & Operations Intern - Doyon Associated, LLC

This internship position provides engineering, estimating, pipeline operations, and other technical services for pipeline construction, operations, and maintenance contracts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand, practice and continually lead by example Doyon Associated, LLC’s (DAL) commitment to zero incident safety and environmental culture.
• Learn compliance methods with pipeline construction safety and environmental standards.
• Assist DAL’s team to ensure required permits are on hand and current.
• Assist DAL’s team with preparing project proposals.
• Understand and ensure adherence to applicable codes and regulations, client standard operating procedures, management of change and corporate standards.
• Assist with preparing work plans for pipeline construction and repair projects.
• Monitor daily construction activities and record on appropriate forms.
• Assist with timely preparation and submittal of accurate fabrication drawings (use of AutoCAD).
• Assist with interpretation of technical drawings and pipeline alignment sheets.
• Assist with obtaining interpretations of technical requirements and to resolve related issues.
• Closely work with DAL managers and supervisors to ensure understanding and compliance with all project requirements.
• Assist the pipeline operations group with monitoring of existing pipeline systems and document on appropriate forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must understand the risks of pipeline construction and rehabilitation and continually take proactive measures to mitigate all safety and environmental hazards.
• Must be comfortable with computer applications such as Microsoft Office with a general understanding of computers and technology.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take directions from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and writing skills.
• Listens carefully and asks questions to understand views, concerns, and comments of others.
• Ability to read maps, pipeline surveys, drawings, mechanical flow sheets, spool drawings and all other design criteria.
• Ability to use mathematical skills including algebraic equations, fractions and volume metric measures for cost estimating and material take-offs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Students recently graduated or expected 2024 graduates in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Chemical Engineering, Construction Management or related and equivalent experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
• Operate personal computers for extended periods.
• Certain work tasks will require time spent in the outdoor elements on project sites and pipeline right-of-way or facilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Doyon’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The above is not intended to list all possible essential duties and responsibilities as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each of the above essential duties and responsibilities and meet the physical demands.