Leak Detection and Operations Technology Intern
Plains All American (PAA) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
We are looking for highly-motivated students who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment and have a strong interest in a career in the energy industry. The Plains Intern program offers interns the opportunity to learn and develop the skills they need to pursue long, successful careers in the energy industry.
Interns are an integral part of our team, whose contributions help drive our business forward. Plains is proud to foster a culture where interns are empowered to ask questions and feel as though they are part of the team from day one. We provide our interns with opportunities to build their professional networks through working alongside skilled professionals, mentors, and other students.
Plains’ Intern program is an opportunity to get hands-on experience and education aligned with each student’s degree in the oil and gas midstream sector. Plains’ intern opportunities have been specifically designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply their academic studies and gain valuable experience through meaningful and challenging work. Plains offers one of the industry’s best formal training programs in which high achieving participants may become eligible to receive an offer to join Plains upon graduation.
Leak Detection and Operations Technology Intern
Plains has a 13-week Internship opportunity available based in Houston, TX that will commence on May 20, 2024. The PAA Internship Program will provide exceptional students interested in the oil and gas industry an opportunity to continue their professional development with the best in the business. The successful candidate will also participate in meaningful projects that are designed to both impact the bottom line of Plains business success and develop skills necessary for our graduate opportunities that strong performing interns may become eligible for upon graduation. The LD and OT Intern will have an opportunity for:
- Complex assignments with practical, on-the-job experience;
- Networking opportunities with senior management;
- Understanding a variety of business functions across division locations;
- Involvement in intern focused events to build relationships with other interns and full-time employees;
- Listening and implementing skills from experienced coaches and mentors; and
- An opportunity to explore future career options with Plains.
Qualifications:
- Interns must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering;
- Previous work terms are considered an asset;
- Ideal candidates are analytical, creative, connected, and entrepreneurial;
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python and VB Macros.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Proven flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing business conditions;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating strong analytical and organizational skills;
- Interns must be able to commit to a 3-month work term starting May 20, 2024 to be considered for the program;
- The successful candidate must comply with the Company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing; and
- The successful candidate must provide satisfactory references and complete a Criminal Background Check.
Documents required with your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Copy of your unofficial transcript (you must include this to be considered)
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application(s) online through our company website or your campus’ career center before February 29, 2024, to be considered for the position.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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