IT Intern – Production Enablement

Description

At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This drives how we work, how we serve, and how we grow. We are a leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, delivering patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for turnaround services. Our mission is simple and clear: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit. 

We are a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team made up of servant leaders. If you want your work to matter and want exposure to real-world systems, this is a strong place to start.

The IT Intern – Production Enablement focuses on taking early-stage, AI-assisted applications and preparing them for real-world use. This role works directly with engineering to bridge the gap between rapid prototypes and production-ready systems in Microsoft Azure.

You will help turn rough, functional code into stable, secure, and scalable applications that the business can rely on.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review early-stage or AI-generated applications and identify gaps
• Assist in deploying applications to Azure environments
• Support containerization efforts using Docker 
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Implement core production features 
• Partner with developers to refactor prototype code into deployable solutions 
• Create clear documentation and runbooks to support long-term maintainability 
• Collaborate across teams to align development speed with production standards 
• Manage multiple tasks with a focus on quality and delivery 
• Stay current with modern development tools, Azure services, and AI-assisted coding workflows

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field 
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language
• Familiarity with Git version control, Command line tools
• Basic understanding of Cloud concepts (preferably Azure) 
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail 
• Clear communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams

Additional or Preferred Qualifications 

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure (coursework or certification is a plus) 
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) 
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools
• Interest in improving code quality, performance, and maintainability

Working Conditions / Physical Demands 

• This role operates in a professional office or hybrid environment. 
• Work involves extended time on a computer, reviewing code, and working within cloud platforms.

Travel Requirements

• No travel required.

About Refined Technologies

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.